Cleveland Guardians pitcher Ben Lively underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, performed by Dr. Keith Meister. Lively, 33, is expected to miss 12 to 18 months due to this procedure. He had initially exited a game against the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this season after experiencing discomfort. His performance prior to the injury showed promise, with a 3.22 ERA and a strong month of May where he allowed just one run in 14 innings over three games, finishing with a record of 2-2 in nine starts.