6:11 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) outrighted Lively to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

6:49 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four over four relief innings in Tuesday's 7-0 loss to the Twins.

11:02 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) 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.

9:39 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) 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.

10:25 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) (illness) was activated from the COVID-19-related injured list Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

8:10 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) (COVID-19) is expected to be activated and pitch bulk innings Thursday against the Tigers, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

5:32 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) Reds placed Lively on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

1:17 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) Reds reinstated Lively (pectoral) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

7:43 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) (pectoral) could be activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

8:16 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) (pectoral) allowed four runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

9:49 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) (pectoral) is scheduled to make a second rehab start Friday for Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports.

7:54 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) (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.

10:30 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) (pectoral) was sent to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment.

11:27 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) 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.

7:32 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) Reds placed Lively on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain.

5:56 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) (4-6) took the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on eight hits over 6.2 innings against the Brewers. He struck out three.

9:51 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) 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.

5:17 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) 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.

6:47 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) (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.

10:39 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) (pectoral) was activated from the 15-day injured list for his start against the Brewers on Sunday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

12:26 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) (pectoral) appears lined up to return from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

3:08 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) (pectoral) could return from the injured list and make a start before the All-Star break, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

3:39 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) Reds placed Lively on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right pectoral strain.

1:59 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) will miss his scheduled start Sunday against Atlanta due to pec soreness, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

6:45 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) allowed two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out four in four innings Tuesday against the Rockies. He did not factor into the decision.

9:05 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) (4-4) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on 10 hits over 5.2 innings in a 7-4 victory over Kansas City. He struck out four and didn't record a walk.

5:54 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) (3-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over seven innings against Milwaukee. He struck out five.

7:13 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) (3-2) picked up the win in Tuesday's 9-8 victory over the Red Sox, allowing four hits and two walks over 5.2 scoreless innings. He struck out six.

7:32 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) (2-2) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings in a 10-3 victory over the Cardinals. He struck out eight.

10:31 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park.

9:59 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) (1-2) took the loss Friday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over 5.2 innings in a 6-2 loss to the Yankees. He struck out eight.

1:50 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Yankees at Great American Ball Park, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

5:47 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) manager David Bell said Lively will handle a "significant amount" of innings in Thursday's series finale against the Mets, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

2:48 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) has his contract selected from Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Tuesday.

8:04 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) (elbow) returned from Triple-A Louisville's 7-day injured list Tuesday and gave up four earned runs on three hits and one walk while recording two outs.

4:45 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) Louisville placed Lively on its 7-day injured list Thursday with a right flexor strain, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

3:16 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) was reassigned to minor-league camp Tuesday.

4:22 PM - Ben Lively (CIN) has a chance to win a spot in the Reds rotation, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

11:45 AM - Ben Lively (CIN) signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Thursday.