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Slated for bulk relief Tuesday Lively is expected to work as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Fernando Cruz in Tuesday's game against the Twins, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact After being activated from the COVID-19-related injured list last Thursday, Lively looks poised to make his second consecutive appearance as a bulk reliever. While working behind Derek Law in an 8-2 loss to the Tigers in his return to action, Lively took a no-decision after giving up three earned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings. Cruz is expected to work just an inning or two Tuesday before turning the game over to Lively, who is the Reds pitcher most likely to factor into the decision. Looking ahead, Lively could end up sticking as a pure reliever, as the Reds have three remaining off days that would allow the team to get by with a four-man rotation the rest of the way. After tossing seven innings of two-run ball in Monday's 7-3 win, Connor Phillips could be poised to remain in the rotation as the No. 4 pitcher rather than Lively.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three runs in bulk relief Lively allowed three runs on four hits over 4.1 innings against the Tigers on Thursday. He struck out four and did not issue any walks.

Impact Lively went 1-2-3 through the Tigers' lineup after relieving Sam Moll to open the third inning, but immediately ran into trouble in the fourth, yielding three consecutive hits, including a two-run home run to Akil Baddoo. The right-hander hit another snag in the seventh, surrendering a leadoff single while also allowing a batter to reach due to a throwing error. It wasn't a great outing for Lively in his return from the Covid-19-related injured list and he's now allowed at least three runs in each of his last three appearances, dating back to Aug. 1. He's also given up at least one home run in six consecutive outings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for bulk duty Lively was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lively is slated for bulk relief duty Thursday in Detroit, following opener Derek Law. The right-hander did not make a rehab appearance, having last pitched back on Aug. 26 when he went 5.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to pitch Thursday Lively (COVID-19) is expected to be activated and pitch bulk innings Thursday against the Tigers, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lively has not thrown since Aug. 26, when he went 5.2 innings. Reliever Derek Law, one of two active relievers not used Wednesday, will open for the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID-19 IL The Reds placed Lively on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lively was originally scheduled to start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs, but he'll now be forced to miss at least one week. Lyon Richardson will come up from Triple-A Louisville and replace Lively as Friday's starter.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in return Lively (pectoral) allowed three runs on six hits and struck out five without walking a batter over 5.2 innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's extra-innings win over the Diamon...

Impact Lively missed just over three weeks with a pectoral strain. The right-hander was the Reds' third pitcher of the contest, and he held his own with a solid outing, aside from a three-run home run by Ketel Marte in the fifth inning. Lively has gone seven appearances without a win, but he had just one truly awful outing in that span. He's at a 5.17 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 69:19 K:BB through 76.2 innings over 15 appearances (12 starts) this season. Lively is projected to make his next appearance at home against the Cubs.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds place LHP Alex Young on IL, activate RHP Ben Lively The Cincinnati Reds on Saturday placed left-hander Alex Young on the 15-day injured list because of tightness in his left hamstring and acti...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Activated from IL The Reds reinstated Lively (pectoral) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Impact A right pectoral strain forced Lively onto the IL on Aug. 2, but he is now ready to return to the Reds' rotation. Lively did not perform well during his rehab assignment, surrendering 10 runs over just 5.2 innings while striking out six batters and walking two. He holds a 5.20 ERA and 1.35 WHIP on the season and remains a risky fantasy option. Alex Young (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated Saturday Lively (pectoral) could be activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lively has rejoined the Reds in Arizona rather than making another rehab start. He could start Saturday's game, or a piggyback situation with Brett Kennedy also seems to be on the table. Lively has been out since early August with a right pectoral strain.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rehab start Friday Lively (pectoral) allowed four runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact Lively allowed a pair of home runs, but the pitch count (76) and innings were most important. He had been scheduled to throw 85 pitches in his first rehab start Sunday but only tossed 32 (19 strikes) after allowing six runs in two-thirds of an inning. This could be Lively's final rehab outing, per MLB.com, but Cincinnati manager David Bell wants to see how the right-hander feels Saturday before making any decision.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Next rehab start coming Friday Lively (pectoral) is scheduled to make a second rehab start Friday for Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports.

Impact Lively was expected to throw 85 pitches during his first rehab start Sunday but lasted just 32 pitches after allowing six runs in two-thirds of an inning. This is Lively's second stint on the injured list to a pectoral strain.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yanked early Lively (pectoral) allowed six runs on six hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning in a rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact Lively began a rehab assignment and was pulled after just 32 pitches. The right-hander had been scheduled to throw 85 pitches, per Annie Sabo of Bally Sports Cincinnati. There was talk of Lively coming back to the Reds following Sunday's rehab, but the short pitch count (and results) likely extends his time away from the majors.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To Louisville for rehab Lively (pectoral) was sent to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact It was reported earlier in the week that Lively could return when first eligible -- he is eligible to return Aug. 17, but the Reds are off that day, so the first game he could start would be Aug. 18 against Toronto. If Lively pitches in Sunday's game for Louisville, that would line him up to return on Aug. 18 for a start on normal rest. Lively gave up 13 earned runs in his most recent start, and he had a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 21 strikeouts in 25 innings in the five starts prior to that blowup outing.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might return when eligible Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Lively (pectoral) could be ready for activation when first eligible on Aug. 17, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lively landed on the 15-day injured list a week ago with a right pectoral strain after he was demolished for 13 earned runs over four innings in an ugly loss to the Cubs. It sounds like the injury is relatively minor, though. It's not clear whether he will be asked to make a rehab start before rejoining Cincinnati's active roster.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds place Ben Lively on the 15-day injured list because of a right pectoral strain

The Cincinnati Reds placed right-hander Ben Lively on the 15-day injured list Wednesday because of a right pectoral strain and recalled right-hander Daniel Duarte from Triple-A Lou...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list The Reds placed Lively on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain.

Impact Lively's pectoral injury could help explain why he allowed 13 earned runs over four innings during Tuesday's blowout loss to the Cubs. The 31-year-old righty will now be sidelined for the next two weeks, meanwhile Daniel Duarte will come up from Triple-A Louisvile to fill Lively's roster spot.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged for 13 runs in blowout Lively (4-7) took the loss Tuesday, allowing 13 runs on 13 hits and two walks over four innings in a 20-9 loss to the Cubs. He struck out two.

Impact Lively was roughed up early, allowing five runs before recording an out. The onslaught continued from there, as he gave up multiple runs in each of his four innings. The 31-year-old had been pitching well prior to this start, allowing three earned runs or less in each of his previous six outings. However, allowing 13 earned runs in this game caused Lively's season-long ERA to jump from 3.76 to 5.51. Lively will look to bounce back in his next start, which is tentatively lined up for this weekend against the Nationals.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in loss Lively (4-6) took the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on eight hits over 6.2 innings against the Brewers. He struck out three.

Impact Lively held Milwaukee off the board for six innings until Tyrone Taylor snapped a scoreless tie in the seventh with a two-run homer, sticking the right-hander with the loss. The 31-year-old Lively has been solid of late, pitching to a 3.23 ERA over his last six outings (30.2 innings) despite earning just one win in that span. His ERA is down to 3.76 with a 1.21 WHIP and 62:17 K:BB across 11 starts (67 innings) this season. Lively's next start is tentatively lined up for next week against the Cubs.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans six in no-decision Lively didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-6 win over the Diamondbacks, giving up three runs on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

Impact The journeyman right-hander came up one out short of collecting his fifth win of the season, getting the hook after 76 pitches (49 strikes) following a two-out RBI triple by Ketel Marte that shrunk Cincinnati's lead to one run. Lively hasn't thrown more than 80 pitches in any of his last four starts as manager David Bell has him on a short leash -- while he has a solid 3.44 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB through 18.1 innings over that stretch, he's completed five innings only once and has zero wins, putting a firm cap on his fantasy utility. Lively is next set to take the mound on the road next week in Milwaukee.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to make next start Lively left Sunday's game against the Brewers after four innings with cramping, but he said he expects to make his next start, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander was effective on the mound Sunday, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out three over four innings. Reds manager David Bell suggested afterward that the heat got to Lively, who was forced off the mound after 57 pitches. It doesn't sound like he's is in any real danger of missing his start next, but fantasy managers should still proceed with caution given Lively's underwhelming supporting metrics.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hard-luck loss Sunday Lively (4-5) allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.2 innings but took the loss Sunday versus the Brewers.

Impact Lively put in an excellent performance in his return from a pectoral strain. He threw 52 of 75 pitches for strikes and did well outside of surrendering the only run of the game in the first inning. The 31-year-old right-hander concludes the first half with a 3.83 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 50:15 K:BB through 10 appearances (eight starts) spanning 51.2 innings. The Reds will have an extended homestand following the All-Star break, which means Lively's first start of the second half is most likely to be against the Brewers or Giants.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for Sunday's start Lively (pectoral) was activated from the 15-day injured list for his start against the Brewers on Sunday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 31-year-old landed on the injured list with a pectoral strain after his last start June 20, and he'll rejoin Cincinnati's rotation for the final game before the All-Star break. Lively didn't embark on a rehab assignment, so he could have a limited workload in his first start back. The right-hander has been a solid back-end starter so far this season with a 4.11 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 45:13 K:BB across 46 innings.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed for Sunday start Lively (pectoral) will be activated from the injured list and start Sunday's game against the Brewers, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lively has been sidelined since June 24, and he'll return to the mound without a rehab assignment. It's unclear how deep he may be able to work into the game as a result, though it has been only 17 days since he last took the mound.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Sunday Lively (pectoral) appears lined up to start Sunday against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Brett Kennedy was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday after starting Tuesday versus the Nationals, so the Reds have an open rotation spot. Lively will apparently be allowed to skip a minor-league rehab assignment as he makes a swift return from the right pectoral strain that sent him to the injured list June 24.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return before break Lively (pectoral) could return from the injured list and make a start before the All-Star break, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lively landed on the injured list Saturday (retroactive to June 21) with a right pectoral strain, though he doesn't appear to be facing an extended stay. Lively holds a 4.11 ERA and 1.26 WHIP through 46 innings this season and is eligible to return July 6 -- four days before the All-Star break.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Reds place Ben Lively on the 15-day injured list because of a right pectoral strain