Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (hand) has resumed baseball activities after undergoing hamate fracture incision surgery on July 23. The Guardians' second-ranked prospect was hitting well at Triple-A before the injury, but the recovery timeline ends his season in all likelihood. The former first-round draft pick was hitting .278 at Columbus with five home runs and a .383 OBP thanks to a strong 14.8 percent walk rate, even reaching base at least once via hit or walk in each of the 34 games he played there. The 23-year-old has had multiple injuries since he began his minor league career in 2023, and has yet to surpass 57 games played in a single season. Maybe next year will be the year he stays healthy, and if he does, there's a good chance he'll make his MLB debut. When on the field, the left-handed slugger offers solid power, contact, and on-base skills, making for a potentially valuable fantasy asset if hitting in the middle of the Cleveland lineup.

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (hand) visited wrist/hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham in Philadelphia on Tuesday, and, after undergoing an MRI on his ailing right hand, it was determined that he had a hook of the hamate fracture. The Guardians' second-ranked prospect underwent surgery on Wednesday, and recovery time is typically 6-to-8 weeks, which at the low end would leave the door open for a late-season return, but would basically end his season if it ends up being on the high end. It's yet another injury-plagued season for the oft-injured 23-year-old, and if he's played his last game of 2025, it would result in a .278/.383/.476 slash line with five home runs and a 22:23 BB:K in 34 games at Triple-A Columbus. The former first-rounder should be fully recovered by the spring and make a push for an MLB debut next year.

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter is expected to visit a hand specialist early in the coming week. The former first-round draft pick has been out of action since July 11 with a wrist injury, and the fact he's meeting with a specialist doesn't bode well for a quick return, although details have been scarce as to what is ailing the left-handed slugger other than he was dealing with soreness. The Guardians' second-ranked prospect missed time over the last couple of seasons due to foot injuries and missed the start of 2025 after he underwent sports hernia surgery, so this has become a problematic trend for the 23-year-old. He was having a good season at Triple-A in his limited sample, slashing .278/.383/.476 with five home runs in 34 games, and looked like he was on the precipice of a major league debut, but those hopes could fade drastically depending on what comes of the upcoming visit with the specialist. We should have more clarity later in the week.

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (wrist) was held out of the lineup for Triple-A Columbus on Sunday due to ongoing right wrist soreness. The 23-year-old also did not start Saturday night and will have the injury examined during the International League All-Star break. DeLauter, the No. 34 prospect in baseball, is slashing .278/.383/.476 with five home runs in 34 games with Columbus. He continues to flash high-end offensive potential but has struggled to stay on the field. The Guardians will hope for good news, as his health remains a key concern heading into the second half.

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a 7-3 loss against Triple-A Louisville. The 23-year-old hit his first homer in July, where he has scuffled a bit at the plate in the limited time. He is hitting just .185/.267/.370 through 27 at-bats, but hopefully Wednesday night's homer signals a hot streak shortly. The Guardians' number two prospect has still excelled at Triple-A for the season with an .861 OPS. Under the hood, the quality of contact looks quite favorable as well, with an 11.3 percent barrel rate and 50.5 percent hard-hit rate. With the Guardians struggling to score runs consistently, we could see DeLauter debut with the club here later this summer.

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter has continued to look quite comfortable during his first extended stint at Triple-A. On Friday, DeLauter reached base in his 30th consecutive game at Triple-A. In this contest, the No. 52-ranked prospect in the sport went 1-for-4 with a single. Through his 30 games at Triple-A Columbus, DeLauter has posted a .288/.394/.477 slash line with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs, and an impressive 20:20 K:BB. DeLauter has dealt with numerous injuries throughout his minor league career, but appears to be quickly approaching his MLB debut. Fantasy managers should continue to closely monitor his production, as he could receive a call to Cleveland very soon. He is worth stashing in all 12+ team and five-outfielder formats.

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 2-for-3 with a home run and two walks in Tuesday's 12-0 win against Triple-A Omaha. The 23-year-old looks super polished at the plate, as he has walked more than he's struck out on the season and holds a 51.5 percent hard-hit rate. After dealing with multiple injuries along the way, DeLauter appears to be knocking on the door of the big leagues. He's handled Triple-A pitching very well, slashing .312/438/.519 in 96 plate appearances. While he won't offer much in the speed department, his ability to hit for average with some power has appeal in deeper leagues and is a speculative add in standard formats.

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 8-6 loss against Triple-A Indianapolis. After finishing 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in the suspended game earlier in the day, DeLauter went deep again and has caught fire in June. The 23-year-old is slashing .333/.439/.521 with two home runs and a 9:4 BB:K. He's complemented this mature approach with strong quality-of-contact metrics, with a 49 percent hard-hit rate and 9.8 percent barrel rate in 73 plate appearances. DeLauter won't steal many bags, but his combination of power and contact is quite appealing and could earn him a promotion to the big leagues this summer.

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 1-for-1 with a two-run shot and a walk during Wednesday's contest against Triple-A Indianapolis. The game was eventually cut short in the fourth inning due to rain. DeLauter wasted little time making an impact, hitting his second Triple-A long ball this season in the opening frame. Later in the second, DeLauter brought in his third RBI via a walk. Since returning to Triple-A, DeLauter has looked quite competent, holding a .279/.405/.393 slash line with four doubles and a 13:10 K:BB. Last summer, DeLauter earned a six-game taste of Triple-A and posted a stellar .304/.407/.739 slash line with four singles and two home runs. Given his impressive production at Triple-A, DeLauter could earn a call to the majors in the coming weeks.

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run on Monday for Triple-A Columbus. The former first-round draft pick had sports hernia surgery earlier this year and recently completed a rehab assignment with the team's Arizona Complex League affiliate. In the three games he's played for Columbus, the left-handed slugger has a hit in each of them, going 3-for-10 so far with a 2:2 BB:K. The Guardians' second-ranked prospect has dealt with injuries in each of his first three seasons in the minors, but if he can continue to produce and remain healthy from here on out, the 6-foot-3 slugger has a good chance to make his major league debut later this season and has the tools to have a fantasy impact whenever he gets the call.

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (abdomen) went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run on Tuesday for the ACL Guardians. The 23-year-old is there on a rehab assignment, hitting just .182 (4-for-22), but now with two home runs in eight games. Once the assignment is complete, the Guardians' second-ranked prospect will likely head to Triple-A, and if he can manage to stay healthy, a debut with the big league club could happen later this year. Maintaining health has been an issue for him, though, totaling just 96 games over the last two seasons due to multiple injuries. The former first-round draft pick has performed well when on the field, owning a .310 batting average and .893 OPS during his minor league career. With low strikeout rates and the ability to hit for both contact and power, the 6-foot-3 slugger could be an impact fantasy player in the second half of the season, so fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression.

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (abdomen) is set to begin a rehab assignment at the Arizona Complex League. DeLauter was added to the Arizona roster on Monday, and the team noted that he will slowly increase his workload there before being cleared to head to Triple-A for a rehab assignment. DeLauter has been sidelined since undergoing sports hernia surgery in March. However, it appears the 23-year-old is nearing a return to action. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status as he increases his workload. Last season, DeLauter battled numerous injuries as he appeared in just 39 total games. However, he was productive over this stint, posting a .261/.341/.500 slash line with eight home runs. If he progresses well, he should push for an MLB debut later this summer.