Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Out again with wrist issue
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DeLauter (wrist) is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's tilt in Baltimore.
He's missing a fourth straight contest due to a sprained right wrist. DeLauter reported improvement pregame Monday and seems to be trending toward avoiding the injured list. However, with the Guardians having an off day looming Thursday, it wouldn't be a surprise if DeLauter remains out until Friday. Angel Martinez will be in right field, and Jo Adell will serve as the designated hitter Tuesday.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Not starting Monday, but improving
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Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that DeLauter (wrist), who is out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Orioles, is "feeling a lot better" and will do some hitting pregame, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Vogt reiterated that he considers DeLauter's sprained right wrist a "day-to-day" situation that isn't going to force him to the injured list. Though Angel Martinez will get the nod in right field in the series opener, DeLauter could be back in the lineup Tuesday if he doesn't experience any setbacks following his workout Monday.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Remaining out of lineup Monday
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DeLauter (wrist) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
The Guardians will hold DeLauter out of the starting nine for a third straight contest while he tends to a sprained right wrist. According to MLB.com, DeLauter was expected to test out his wrist Sunday by swinging a bat, but it's not clear how he fared in that workout. Angel Martinez will draw the start in right field Monday and would stand to benefit the most from a playing-time standpoint if DeLauter requires a trip to the injured list.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Out for second straight game
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DeLauter (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
The rookie slugger is considered day-to-day while he manages a right wrist sprain and will be kept on the bench for a second straight game. With DeLauter taking a seat, the Guardians will use Jo Adell in right field and Steven Kwan at designated hitter.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Not in Saturday's lineup
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DeLauter (wrist) is not in the Guardians' starting lineup against the Tigers on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
DeLauter suffered a right wrist sprain during the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit. He's considered day-to-day, but it's uncertain if he will be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. Angel Martinez (shoulder) will start in right field while Jo Adell serves as the Guardians' designated hitter.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Labeled day-to-day for now
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Manager Stephen Vogt said after Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers that DeLauter (wrist) is considered day-to-day, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
DeLauter was diagnosed with a right wrist sprain after leaving the second game of Friday's twin bill. However, when Vogt was asked if it's an IL situation for DeLauter, the skipper said, "We don't think so. We're very much day-to-day right now." The Guardians will wait and see how DeLauter feels Saturday before determining his availability for the rest of the series.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Suffers right wrist sprain
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DeLauter was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers with a right wrist sprain, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
DeLauter made one trip to the IL earlier this season with a rib injury and recently missed time with hamstring tightness. The extent of his latest issue isn't entirely clear, though the initial diagnosis is a bit ominous this late in the season. Travis Bazzana replaced DeLauter at designated hitter in the nightcap.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Slotted in Friday's lineup
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DeLauter (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Friday's matchup with the Royals.
DeLauter, absent from the starting lineup for the previous three games, is seemingly past the worst of his hamstring issue. The 24-year-old entered the Guardians' most recent game against the Angels and contributed to a comeback win with a single in the ninth. DeLauter will act as the designated hitter and bat second for Cleveland's series opener against Kansas City.
DeLauter (hamstring) entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and singled in a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Angels.
DeLauter opened on the bench for a third consecutive game but triggered Cleveland's two-run rally in the top of the ninth inning. He was immediately replaced by a pinch runner, indicating the Guardians didn't want to push him on the basepaths. It's unclear if the pinch-hitting appearance means DeLauter will be ready to return to the starting lineup Friday after the team's off day Thursday.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Remains out Tuesday
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DeLauter (hamstring) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Angels, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com.
DeLauter will miss his second consecutive game with left hamstring tightness. The 24-year-old was forced to miss three games last week against the Giants due to a similar issue. Jo Adell will move over to right field and bat cleanup for Cleveland on Tuesday.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Hopeful for Tuesday return
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The Guardians are optimistic that DeLauter (hamstring) will be back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
DeLauter was scratched shortly before Monday's matchup with hamstring tightness, though it looks as though he'll avoid an IL stint. The club should have a better idea of his availability for the rest of the series after re-evaluating him Tuesday morning.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Scratched with hamstring tightness
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DeLauter has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Angels due to left hamstring tightness, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
DeLauter was initially penciled into the starting nine in the DH slot, but he was replaced after it was reported that he's still dealing with some nagging hamstring tightness, which is an issue that forced him to miss three games last week in a series against the Giants. He can be considered day-to-day until further notice.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Leads offense in win
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DeLauter went 3-for-4 with a walk, two triples, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-2 win over Colorado.
After Travis Bazzana carried the offense Friday and Jo Adell did so Saturday, it was DeLauter's turn Sunday, as he helped the Guardians sweep the Rockies. The 24-year-old rookie, who missed time earlier this week with a hamstring issue, has reached base safely in 16 of 17 games during August and is batting .348 (23-for-66) this month.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Held out again Thursday
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DeLauter (hamstring) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.
DeLauter tweaked his left hamstring during Sunday's game versus the Padres, and he will now miss a fourth consecutive start. To this point, the Guardians have considered DeLauter day-to-day, but he'll need to improve in a hurry to avoid the injured list.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Dealing with hamstring issue
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DeLauter exited Sunday's contest against San Diego with left hamstring tightness, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
DeLauter was taken out of the game in the third inning, and the team has announced his removal was due to "mild" hamstring tightness. DeLauter will likely undergo additional imaging on the left leg, and it's currently unclear if he'll be available for Tuesday's series opener against the Giants at home.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Logs three hits, HR in loss
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DeLauter went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Tigers.
DeLauter's blast tied the game in the top of the third inning, as he remains consistent and productive deep into his rookie season. The homer was the 13th of the season for the outfielder, who has an .800 OPS over a career-high 464 plate appearances. Since the break, he has an .820 OPS with four steals, two homers, 11 RBI and 14 runs scored over 22 games.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Drives in three in win
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DeLauter went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, one run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Diamondbacks.
DeLauter added onto Cleveland's scoring with an RBI single in the third inning before collecting a two-run double and chipping in his seventh stolen base of the season in the fifth. The outfielder has reached base safely in 21 of his last 23 games while batting .303 with five long balls during that stretch. Through 95 games this season, DeLauter owns a .278/.347/.444 slash line.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Launches two-run homer Friday
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DeLauter went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Marlins.
DeLauter launched his 10th long ball of the season in the fourth inning off Sandy Alcantara, and he's gone yard in three of his last five games. This two-hit performance also extended his current hitting streak to six games, with four multi-hit efforts and a .416 average (10-for-24) over that stretch.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Snaps homer drought
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DeLauter went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the White Sox.
DeLauter got swept up in a slugfest, as the two teams combined to go deep five times. He belted a two-run shot in the first inning to erase Chicago's early lead. It was DeLauter's eighth home run of the season and first since May 17, a span of 30 games. Since being activated off the injured list in late June, the 24-year-old outfielder is batting .333 (12-for-36) with four extra-base hits, seven RBI, one steal (caught once) and five runs scored over eight contests.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Hit streak at 10 games
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DeLauter went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers.
The rookie right fielder paced the Guardians' 11-hit attack on the afternoon, as DeLauter extended his hit streak to 10 games -- a streak that began in early June, prior to a two-week stint on the IL due to a rib injury. Over four contests since coming off the IL, the 24-year-old has gone 8-for-18 (.444) with three doubles, three runs and four RBI.
