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Guardians starter Tanner Bibee scratched with illness; Ben Lively to start Opening Day
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Sometimes, the storybook doesn't follow the intended script.
Tanner Bibee turned himself into the Guardians' No. 1 starter last year and recently signed a five-year, $48 million contract extension that could keep him in Cleveland through the 2030 season with a club option . There was a wave of positive momentum surrounding Bibee entering the 2025 season.
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He was then tasked with taking the ball for the Guardians' Opening Day game against the Kansas City Royals Thursday, but an illness has changed those plans, and he has been scratched from the start.
Aug 28, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) reacts after Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (not pictured) hit a home run during the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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Instead, Ben Lively , coming off of a career year in 2024, will take the mound for the Guardians. First pitch, by the Royals' Cole Ragans , is set for 4:10 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians scratch Tanner Bibee, will start Ben Lively on Opening Day
