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Cleveland Guardians' Messick and DeLauter vie for AL Rookie of the Year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:24 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Cleveland Guardians' Messick and DeLauter vie for AL Rookie of the Year

Summary

Chase DeLauter and Parker Messick of the Cleveland Guardians are in contention for the AL Rookie of the Year Award. Both players contributed significantly to the Guardians' success this season, leading them to an AL Central title. DeLauter posted impressive offensive statistics, while Messick excelled as a starting pitcher with a strong ERA and strikeout total. Discussions around the award highlight the potential impact of DeLauter on Messick's vote prospects, given they could split votes against other candidates like Detroit's Kevin McGonigle.

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By the Numbers

•Chase DeLauter hits.287 with 16 home runs and 67 RBIs.
•Parker Messick posts a year-end ERA of 2.56 with 193 strikeouts.
•Both players debuted with the Guardians in late 2025.
•Vote splitting could affect Messick's chances against McGonigle.
•Messick's ERA is among the best for rookies since 1947.

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What they're saying

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The Cleveland Guardians were bailed out this season by some stellar rookie play, but maybe none did more to help the team than Chase DeLauter and Parker Messick.
— Yahoo Sports

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