Chase DeLauter Day To Day With Small Rib Fracture
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Key Points:
- Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter is playing through a small fracture and bone bruise in his right rib and is currently day-to-day, though an injured list stint is possible, according to manager Stephen Vogt.
- DeLauter was injured after crashing into a wall tracking a fly ball, part of a difficult injury day for Cleveland that also saw Angel Martínez suffer a non-displaced foot fracture and José Ramírez sustain a hamate fracture requiring surgery.
- Ramírez is expected to be out for over a month, and Martínez will miss 4-6 weeks, leaving the Guardians without three everyday players for an extended period.
- Cleveland's outfield, already struggling offensively, faces further challenges as players like Martínez, DeLauter, and others have underperformed or been injured, complicating lineup decisions.
- The team recently designated George Valera for assignment despite decent Triple-A performance, signaling uncertainty in their outfield depth and prospects amid ongoing injuries.
