DeLauter has been promoted from High-A Lake County to Double-A Akron, Guardians Prospective reports.
The No. 16 overall pick in the 2022 Draft, DeLauter recovered from an ankle injury to hit a blistering .366/.403/.549 for Lake County over 42 games. Akron has just one series remaining this season, but the Guardians wanted to give the top prospect a quick look at a higher level before the schedule runs out.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Returns to action for Lake County
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DeLauter (ankle) started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in his return to the lineup for High-A Lake County in Friday's 5-4 win over Beloit.
DeLauter was sidelined for about a week and a half with a left ankle sprain but was never placed on the 7-day injured list. The 21-year-old opened the season on Lake County's 60-day IL, but he's produced an outstanding 1.201 OPS in 12 games for the affiliate since he was activated June 29 after completing a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
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Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Active in rookie ball
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DeLauter (foot) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in his Arizona Complex League debut Monday.
DeLauter underwent surgery in January to address a fracture in his left foot, his second such injury in less than a year. The outfield prospect will get some time in rookie ball, and if he performs well, he shouldn't be there for long before joining Single-A Lynchburg.
