Guardians Prospect Chase DeLauter Out 8-12 Weeks After Sports Hernia Surgery

The 23-year-old outfielder, ranked as Cleveland's No. 2 prospect, sustained the injury during a pregame workout and will begin rehab in Arizona.

Chase DeLauter, Cleveland Guardians' top outfield prospect, underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a bilateral sports hernia.
The injury occurred during a pregame workout on February 28, and the recovery timeline is estimated at 8 to 12 weeks, sidelining him until at least May.
DeLauter, the 16th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, has struggled with recurring injuries throughout his career, including foot fractures and toe sprains.
Despite limited playing time, DeLauter has shown strong performance in the Minor Leagues, with a career .317/.387/.517 slash line and a 147 wRC+ across 96 games.
The Guardians had planned for DeLauter to start the 2025 season at Triple-A Columbus, with long-term hopes for him to secure a spot in Cleveland's outfield.