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Guardians Rookie Chase DeLauter Exits With Foot Injury After Foul Ball

The rookie’s hot start makes any time out a key test for Cleveland’s lineup.

Overview

  • DeLauter fouled a Shohei Ohtani pitch off his left foot Tuesday and hobbled to the tunnel after trying to stay in.
  • The Guardians broadcast said X-rays were negative and described a left-foot contusion, with no formal return date yet.
  • Team trainer Jeff Desjardins and manager Stephen Vogt checked on him before CJ Kayfus replaced him in the lineup.
  • Los Angeles beat Cleveland 4–1 in the game, which extended the team’s early struggle to score.
  • Fans questioned the club’s workload for DeLauter after five straight starts, according to social posts compiled by Heavy.