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Chase DeLauter Joins Guardians' Roster for Wild Card Series

9/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Chase DeLauter has joined Cleveland Guardians' postseason roster and will debut in the Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers.
On the taxi squad, he has not played since July 11 due to hamate surgery.
DeLauter is Cleveland's No. 2 prospect, batting .278 with five home runs in 34 Triple-A games.
Vogt says he's the best bat for the playoffs.

History

Historical Context

The Cleveland Guardians, formerly known as the Indians, last won the World Series in 1948, marking a 75-year championship drought, the longest in MLB. In 2022, the team embraced a youth-focused strategy, recalling key prospect Chase DeLauter, who batted .278 with five home runs in 34 Triple-A games, reminiscent of their successful 1995 season that featured emerging stars.

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Story summary

Chase DeLauter has joined Cleveland Guardians' postseason roster and will debut in the Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers.
On the taxi squad, he has not played since July 11 due to hamate surgery.
DeLauter is Cleveland's No. 2 prospect, batting .278 with five home runs in 34 Triple-A games.
Vogt says he's the best bat for the playoffs.

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