Guardians Make Shocking ALDS Roster Decision That Will Leave Fans Reeling

Ben Lively was left off Cleveland's roster for the AL Division Series against Detroit despite being an invaluable addition to the Guardians' starting rotation this season.

The decision has come as a surprise to many fans who have followed the team throughout the year, and many are left wondering why Lively was not included in the postseason roster. This year has seen Lively break through as an effective starting pitcher for the Guardians, having shown immense promise in his outings and developing into a reliable asset for the team.

His impact on the starting rotation cannot be overstated, with Lively consistently displaying the ability to pitch well under pressure and push the Guardians to victories in several key matchups. Despite these contributions, the team's management and coaching staff have chosen to go in a different direction for the series against the Tigers.

Meaning, the teams are in for an interesting matchup, with speculation likely to center around the decisions taken by the respective teams regarding their rosters. Rafael Montero is set to appear for the Tigers, while Casey Mize has been left off the team's roster. The contrast between the Guardians and the Tigers' moves in roster selection is bound to generate significant discussion and excitement heading into the series.

The exclusion of Lively will likely attract plenty of attention as many wonder whether he would have been able to help the Guardians gain an edge over the Tigers. Perhaps his roster absence will serve to galvanize the Guardians players to band together and drive their team forward in what promises to be an exciting series.

In any case, fans will need to wait and see what pans out as the ALDS series between the Guardians and the Tigers gets underway, and whether both teams' strategic roster moves will pay off in the end.

For the Tigers, the decision to include Montero and leave out Mize appears to be a gamble worth taking, as Montero has experience and skills that could make a difference in the matchup. On the other hand, Mize has an obvious upside and could have provided the team with some fresh momentum in critical games.

Only time will tell whether the gamble will pay off for the Tigers and whether the Guardians will regret the decision not to put Lively on their postseason roster. Irrespective of what happens, these strategic decisions about the rosters have added an additional layer of intrigue and suspense to an otherwise highly anticipated series.

There is always a reason behind each decision regarding which players make the ALDS roster, but most fans are far from understanding or trusting the decisions made regarding their favorite players.