Guardians Add DeLauter to Wild Card Roster

Chase DeLauter, Cleveland's No. 2 prospect (No. 54 overall per MLB Pipeline), was added to the Guardians' taxi squad and then placed on the 26-man roster for the American League Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers, making him eligible to make his MLB debut in the postseason. DeLauter hit .278 with five home runs in 34 Triple-A Columbus games this year after missing time for a March core‑muscle (sports hernia) surgery and a July procedure to repair a fractured hamate in his right wrist. Manager Stephen Vogt said the club opted for an 11‑pitcher roster and viewed DeLauter as “the best bat we have available,” penciling him as a left‑handed bench option who could play center or right field. The Guardians had planned to send him to the Arizona Fall League for more at‑bats, but resumed workouts led to his consideration for immediate postseason duty. If he appears in a playoff game, DeLauter would be the first player to make his MLB debut in the postseason since 2020.