Guardians pitcher Ben Lively has been diagnosed with a right elbow injury requiring Tommy John surgery, performed by Dr. Keith Meister. After being placed on the injured list since May 13 due to a strained right flexor tendon, he sought a second opinion which revealed further complications including a lax ulnar collateral ligament. The surgery aims to correct both the UCL and flexor tendon issues, sidelining him for an estimated 12-16 months. Lively began the season positively but succumbed to injury, raising concerns for the Guardians moving forward.
Lively is expected to miss 12-16 months following Tommy John surgery, confirmed by Dr. Keith Meister after a second opinion revealed structural issues with his elbow.
Manager Stephen Vogt noted that Lively felt discomfort after a game performance but didn't experience pain until warmup pitches in his subsequent start.
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