The Cleveland Guardians haven't played a single regular-season game yet, but the team already faces adversity. Opening Day starter Tanner Bibee was scratched just hours before his start due to food poisoning.
The team will go with Ben Lively with Bibee ruled out. In 151 innings last season, Lively posted a 3.81 ERA with the Guardians. He was expected to serve as the team's No. 4 starter coming out of spring training, but will be pushed into action earlier than expected with Bibee sidelined.
Bibee, 26, was named the team's Opening Day starter after putting up a 3.