Chase DeLauter

Fractured rib (IL retroactive to June 14) from a wall collision June 14. Return target is June 24, which would be the start of Cleveland's series against the White Sox. The Guardians have not officially set a date, but their optimistic tone suggests a short trip. Slashing .263/.337/.408 with a team-leading 34 RBI when injured; Kahlil Watson recalled as the short-term replacement.

Fractured rib suffered June 14 crashing into the outfield wall on a Gleyber Torres fly ball. IL retroactive to June 14; return target around June 24 for the White Sox series, pending how the rib responds. Slashing .263/.337/.408 with a team-leading 34 RBIs at the time of the injury. Kahlil Watson recalled.

DeLauter has emerged as the Guardians' lead-off solution — a .392 OBP with consistent contact. The HR power isn't there yet, but the runs scored and stolen-base contributions make him a top-50 OF in OBP/points formats. If somehow available in your shallow league, the window closes today.

OBP .327 → .378 (Δ +0.051)

OBP .320 → .392 (Δ +0.072)

OBP 0.323 → .392 (Δ +0.069)

OBP 0.330 → .391 (Δ +0.061)

OBP 0.322 → .392 (Δ +0.070)

OBP 0.318 → .392 (Δ +0.074)