Guardians' Tanner Bibee Misses Opening Day Start Due to Illness

Ben Lively steps in as Cleveland faces Kansas City in the 2025 MLB season opener at Kauffman Stadium.

Tanner Bibee, slated for his first career Opening Day start, was scratched due to gastroenteritis.
Ben Lively, who posted a 3.38 ERA in spring training, replaces Bibee as the Guardians' starter.
The Guardians announced the addition of outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez as their 26th man for the opener.
Both teams are coming off playoff appearances in 2024, with Cleveland winning the AL Central and Kansas City securing a Wild Card spot.
Key offseason moves include the Royals acquiring Jonathan India, Cavan Biggio, and Mark Canha to bolster their roster.