Trevor Stephan's transfer to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery further complicates the Guardians' pitching rotation, highlighting the challenges they face this season.

Trevor Stephan is in a similar recovery path as Bieber, progressing well from Tommy John surgery performed last March.

Reliever Trevor Stephan recently had Tommy John surgery, adding to the pitching staff injuries for the Cleveland Guardians.

Reliever Trevor Stephan recently had Tommy John surgery, adding to the pitching staff's injury concerns.

Trevor Stephan of the Cleveland Guardians will miss extended time to start the season due to undergoing right elbow surgery in the next few weeks. This leaves Scott Barlow and Nick Sandlin to work ahead of Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase.