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Cleveland Pitcher Ben Lively Out for 16 Months After Surgery

5/24/2025

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Cleveland pitcher Ben Lively, 33, faces a challenging road ahead as he prepares for Tommy John surgery following a right flexor tendon strain and ulnar collateral ligament injury. With a recovery timeline of 12-16 months, he will miss the rest of the 2025 season and potentially all of 2026, after showcasing a solid 3.22 ERA in nine starts this year.

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Cleveland pitcher Ben Lively, 33, faces a challenging road ahead as he prepares for Tommy John surgery following a right flexor tendon strain and ulnar collateral ligament injury. With a recovery timeline of 12-16 months, he will miss the rest of the 2025 season and potentially all of 2026, after showcasing a solid 3.22 ERA in nine starts this year.