The Cleveland Guardians may have found a promising solution to fill the gap left by Ben Lively in the starting rotation. In his debut, Slade Cecconi impressed by striking out eight batters without issuing a walk, despite the Guardians losing 4-1 to the Reds. Manager Stephen Vogt praised Cecconi for a strong performance after a lengthy recovery from an oblique injury.

Cecconi allowed three runs over five innings, with a solo home run from Will Benson marking a highlight of the game. His showing indicates he could be a viable option moving forward, especially as Lively is sidelined with a flexor strain.