Cleveland Guardians scratch Chase DeLauter ahead of Angels series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians face the Los Angeles Angels on August 25, 2026, while managing a critical lineup change. Chase DeLauter has been scratched from the starting lineup due to left hamstring tightness, an issue that has affected him previously. This decision follows the Guardians' recent sweep of the Colorado Rockies, leaving them with a 65-66 record and a position in the AL Wild Card standings. As they start this new series, the Guardians will look to secure their playoff hopes amid the lineup adjustments.
- •Guardians are 65-66, 2nd in AL Central.
- •Chase DeLauter has recurring hamstring tightness.
- •Guardians sweep Rockies before facing Angels.
- •Lineup adjusted with DeLauter scratched.
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Guardians Announce Last-Minute Chase DeLauter Decision Before Angels Game
"The Cleveland Guardians are opening up a new series in MLB this week against the Los Angeles Angels. Currently, with a 65-66 record, the Guardians hold a spot in the AL Wild Card standings and are in 2nd place in the AL Central, just behind the Chicago White Sox. The Guards are fresh off a […] The post Cleveland Guardians Announce Last-Minute Chase DeLauter Decision Before Angels Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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