The Cleveland Guardians had a plethora of young players called up during the 2025 regular season, with more call-ups on the horizon.
Center fielder Chase DeLauter may have been the most anticipated call-up of the bunch, as he was Cleveland’s top draft pick at 16th overall back in the 2022 MLB Draft. Injuries prolonged his inevitable debut, as he spent more time in the minor leagues with their Triple-A club, Columbus Clippers.
DeLauter, Cleveland’s number two overall prospect, put together an impressive season with the Clippers, which earned DeLauter his long-awaited call-up. On top of that, what better time to showcase his potential than in the Wild Card Series against a tough division foe in the Detroit Tigers.
DeLauter recently spoke with MLB Network about his October activation, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look.