Guardians pitcher Ben Lively will undergo Tommy John reconstruction surgery on his right elbow and will be sidelined for the rest of the season. The Guardians said before Friday night's game at Detroit that Lively's surgical date has not been set,

Ben Lively is expected to miss upward of 12 to 16 months, effectively ending his 2025 season. It could also bleed into the 2026 campaign.

DETROIT — Guardians starter Ben Lively will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in the coming days, ending the 2025 season for a journeyman pitcher who had found a home in Cleveland’s rotation. Lively is expected to miss 12 to 16 months.