Guardians Outfield Prospect Chase DeLauter Has Surgery on His Right Wrist
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, JUL 22 – DeLauter, sidelined for 6-8 weeks after wrist surgery, has faced multiple injuries delaying his MLB debut despite strong Triple-A performance, Cleveland Guardians say.
- At Jefferson Orthopedics in Philadelphia, Chase DeLauter underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist.
- An MRI and clinical exam confirmed a hook of the hamate fracture, leading to surgery after DeLauter has not played since July 12 and had three injured-list stints last year.
- Across 34 games, Chase DeLauter produced a.278/.383/.476 line, highlighted his performance, and raised expectations for his call-up.
- Guardians stated his recovery timeline extends into September, with an expected six- to eight-week sidelining period.
- With Rule 5 draft eligibility looming, the Guardians' roster plans intersect with his upcoming draft eligibility, hinting at potential late-season call-ups.
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Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter has surgery on his right wrist
Outfielder Chase DeLauter, widely considered one of the top prospects in the Cleveland Guardians organization, had surgery Wednesday to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist.
Chase DeLauter To Miss 6-8 Weeks Due To Hamate Surgery
The Guardians announced today that outfield prospect Chase DeLauter required surgery due to a right hamate fracture. Their announcement noted that the typical return timeline for such a procedure is six to eight weeks. It’s yet another frustrating injury setback for DeLauter, who has had many of them. Recurring foot injuries limited his workload in both 2023 and 2024. This year, he required core muscle surgery in March, which cost him a couple o…
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