Guardians' Chase Delauter exits game against Padres with hamstring tightness
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Chase Delauter left the game against the San Diego Padres before the third inning due to mild left hamstring tightness. The rookie outfielder had a pop-out in his first at-bat and made a catch near the warning track before departing. Delauter is having a strong season, ranking second among American League rookies in RBIs and has been hitting.339 this month. Cleveland now faces uncertainty regarding his availability moving forward.
- •Delauter was replaced before the third inning of the game.
- •He has recorded 57 RBIs and 13 home runs this season.
- •Delauter hit.339 with two home runs in August before the injury.
- •Cleveland is navigating playoff contention as the season nears its end.
- 11:56 PMESPN MLB — Guardians' DeLauter exits with hamstring tightness
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians' rookie outfielder Chase Delauter leaves game vs. Padres due to left hamstring tightness
"Guardians rookie outfielder Chase Delauter was taken out before the third inning of Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres due to mild left hamstring tightness. The 24-year old Delauter has been Cleveland's most consistent hitter throughout the season.
"Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter was taken out before the third inning of Sunday's game against the Padres because of mild left hamstring tightness.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 16, 2026, 11:56 PMGuardians' DeLauter exits with hamstring tightness
Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter was taken out before the third inning of Sunday's game against the Padres because of mild left hamstring tightness.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 10:36 PMGuardians' rookie outfielder Chase Delauter leaves game vs. Padres due to left hamstring tightness
Guardians rookie outfielder Chase Delauter was taken out before the third inning of Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres due to mild left hamstring tightness. The 24-year old Delauter has been Cleveland's most consistent hitter throughout the season.
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