Chase DeLauter Scares Fantasy Baseball Owners With Foot Injury: When Will He Return?
The Guardians endured early grief with a foot contusion to Chase DeLauter. Luckily, he may not be out too long for fantasy baseball managers.
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Chase DeLauter is the early leader for AL Rookie of the Year honors, after dinging 4 home runs already this season. However, fantasy baseball owners already must take caution as DeLauter is on the injury report.
On Tuesday, DeLauter fouled off a ball that nailed his back foot. The X-rays came back negative, and DeLauter will sit out on Wednesday, as planned. We must now evaluate his timeframe for coming back.
Fantasy Baseball Impact DeLauter has already risen to be a shoo-in outfield start in fantasy baseball. As a high-end prospect now in the majors, for a good team, he must be started, of course. We have him among our Week 1 fantasy baseball high-risers .
He must be owned, if not already. With DeLauter being out, we may be quite lucky. DeLauter was drafted at an ADP of OF69 in fantasy baseball.