Lively was sent down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Lively was only able to last four innings during his start against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk. With Jerad Eickhoff (back) coming off the DL for Sunday's start, Lively winds up being the casualty and heading back down to Triple-A. The right-hander is likely going to return to the Phillies in the near future, as his 3.80 ERA and 1.38 WHIP show that the 25-year-old belongs in the majors.

Lively (1-4) gave up four runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts over four innings in a loss against the Pirates on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie right-hander hadn't failed to complete five innings in any of his first six MLB starts, but that run came to an end in ugly fashion when the Pirates hung a six-run fourth inning on him. Lively has only a 17:13 K:BB over 42.2 innings, and that minimal strikeout rate is going to make it hard for him to keep his ERA (currently 3.80) in fantasy-friendly territory.

Lively (1-3) allowed two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out two over 6.1 innings in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

He gutted out a solid effort despite some control issues, and there's no shame in being outdueled by Jacob deGrom. He's now given the Phillies a quality start in five of his first six big-league outings, but his 3.72 ERA is probably due for some regression given his woeful 13:12 K:BB in 39 innings. The 25-year-old will next take the mound Wednesday at home against the Pirates.

Lively (1-2) allowed five runs (four earned) over 5.1 innings Saturday against the Diamondbacks. He walked four and did not strike anyone out.

EDGE Analysis

The lack of strikeouts was concerning, but it has not been consistent across all five of Lively's starts in the majors this season. Still, Saturday was the first time he allowed more than three earned runs and it was also the shortest outing of his young career. Lively figures to stay in the Phillies' rotation for the time being.

Lively allowed three runs on eight hits over six innings in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. He struck out six and walked one.

EDGE Analysis

Lively got off to a rough start Sunday, allowing the three runs off two homers in the first inning, but he settled in after that and held the Diamondbacks scoreless the rest of the way. His six strikeouts were a season-high. Lively was in line to pick up the win, but Hector Neris blew the save and the D-backs went on to win in the 10th inning.

Lively allowed three runs on eight hits over seven innings in a 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday. He struck out two and walked two.

EDGE Analysis

Lively has gone seven innings in all three of his major-league starts and hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of those outings. He relies on pitching to contact which will leave him prone to blow-ups, but he is making it work so far. He will face the Diamondbacks at home in his next start.

Lively allowed three runs on nine over seven innings against the Braves on Thursday in the Phillies' 3-1 loss.

EDGE Analysis

While it was still a strong start for Lively, it was not as good as Lively's strong debut last week, when he gave up one run on four hits over seven innings. The 25-year-old has definitely made his case to stay in Philadelphia's rotation going forward.

Lively (1-0) allowed one run on four hits and three walks over seven innings to earn the win Saturday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Lively out-dueled Johnny Cueto in his big league debut, but the fact he failed to strike out a batter while walking three suggest that he could struggle in future starts. With Vince Velasquez (elbow) and Clay Buchholz (forearm) both on the disabled list, he'll get at least another start in the rotation, but unless he can continue to impress the coaching staff, his stay in the rotation is tenuous at best. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Braves.

Lively was officially recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start Saturday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old righty has typically been excellent at preventing runs and baserunners in the minor leagues, and this year has been no different, as he boasts a 2.40 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in nine starts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Despite those sparkling ratios, he lacks even mid-rotation stuff, profiling as a No. 5 starter or swing man. He is a high-risk start Saturday in most formats, and does not figure to miss many bats at the big-league level. If he can tread water, he could stick in the rotation for the foreseeable future, as Vince Velasquez (elbow) and Clay Buchholz (forearm) are both on the DL.

Lively will start Saturday's game against the Giants in what will be his big-league debut, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is with the Phillies on Friday, but has not been officially called up. Lively, a 25-year-old righty, has typically been excellent at preventing runs and baserunners in the minor leagues, and this year has been no different, as he boasts a 2.40 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in nine starts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Despite those sparkling ratios, he lacks even mid-rotation stuff, profiling as a No. 5 starter or swing man. He has 45 strikeouts in 56.1 innings, and even against a weak Giants offense, he is a high-risk start Saturday in most formats. If he can tread water, he could stick in the rotation for the foreseeable future, as Vince Velasquez (elbow) and Clay Buchholz (forearm) are both on the DL.