The Cleveland Guardians placed right-handed starter Ben Lively on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of a right flexor tendon strain. In a corresponding move, rookie right-handed reliever Zak Kent was recalled from Triple-A Columbus.

Ben Lively was a surprise Opening Day starter for the Cleveland Guardians this season. Expected to be a middle-of-the-rotation arm, Lively stepped in for the team's expected ace Tanner Bibee after manager Stephen Vogt scratched Bibee because of a minor injury.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Guardians starting pitcher Ben Lively will be examined by team doctors Tuesday after leaving Cleveland’s 5-0 win Monday against Milwaukee following just three innings and 45 pitches.