The Guardians have placed Ben Lively on the 15-day injured list due to a flexor tendon strain in his forearm after he exited Monday’s game against Milwaukee following three scoreless innings. Righty Zak Kent has been recalled to fill his roster spot. Lively, who has a 3.22 ERA this season and was unexpectedly named Opening Day starter, is unlikely to return when first eligible, while Slade Cecconi may replace him in the rotation if needed, as he is progressing from an oblique strain.
