Overview
- Tanner Bibee was cleared to face the Dodgers after a brief bout of right-shoulder inflammation, according to reporting that cited Cleveland.com.
- Opening Day brought the scare when he left before the sixth inning after discomfort built during the start, though he had struck out seven over five innings.
- Manager Stephen Vogt said postgame strength testing showed Bibee was strong, which eased early concern about a deeper shoulder problem.
- Bibee completed a 26-pitch bullpen session without issue, and the team kept him listed day-to-day until deciding he could take his turn.
- Cleveland keeps its rotation intact and avoids a spot start from Triple-A option Logan Allen, reflecting the early-season balance teams seek between caution and continuity.