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Guardians Put DeLauter on IL, Call Up Watson

6/18/2026

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Guardians Injure DeLauter

Guardians placed rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 14 after a right-side rib fracture from colliding with the wall.
DeLauter, batting .263, will miss at least until June 24.
The club recalled 23-year-old Kahlil Watson from Triple-A Columbus, where he hit .255 with 12 homers in 56 games, giving him his major-league debut and adding outfield depth amid injuries to José Ramírez and Angel Martínez.

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Guardians Pursue Trades

Guardians entered tied for first in the AL Central with Chicago White Sox.
Manager Stephen Vogt said DeLauter might have played through a rib fracture if he tolerated pain.
The team recalled Gabriel Arias and gave Petey Halpin an MLB debut.
The moves give Halpin speed in field and a chance for David Fry at third base.
Insiders say the Guardians have identified six trade targets to address the roster.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the Cleveland Indians posted a 100-44 record, led AL in batting average (.291) and ERA (3.81), and won Central by 30 games before losing World Series to Atlanta. When Albert Belle missed 12 games with a rib fracture, rookie Jim Thome added 13 homers, a depth the 2024 Guardians use after putting Chase DeLauter on IL and promoting Kahlil Watson and Petey Halpin.

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Guardians Injure DeLauter

Guardians placed rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 14 after a right-side rib fracture from colliding with the wall.
DeLauter, batting .263, will miss at least until June 24.
The club recalled 23-year-old Kahlil Watson from Triple-A Columbus, where he hit .255 with 12 homers in 56 games, giving him his major-league debut and adding outfield depth amid injuries to José Ramírez and Angel Martínez.

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