Ben Lively is set to start for the Cleveland Guardians on Opening Day after Tanner Bibee was scratched due to food poisoning. Lively, a former pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, will face off against Cole Ragans of the Kansas City Royals. His performance in 2023 with the Reds included a 5.38 ERA across 19 games, but he had a more successful stint with Cleveland last season, boasting a 3.81 ERA and 13 wins. This marks Lively's first Opening Day start, highlighting a significant moment in his career.