Cleveland Guardians pitcher Ben Lively will undergo significant elbow surgery, putting a premature end to his 2025 season. Lively suffered a right elbow injury during a May 12 game against the Milwaukee Brewers, prompting an evaluation that revealed a flexor tendon injury and medial elbow joint laxity. With the recommendation for Tommy John surgery, he is expected to miss 12 to 16 months, potentially impacting the 2026 season as well. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt expressed disappointment as Lively played a crucial role in the team's rotation, particularly following his strong performance in 2024. This setback comes after Lively had a promising start to the 2025 season, holding a 3.22 ERA over nine starts.