Guardians Rookie Chase DeLauter Named AL Player of the Week

The 24-year-old outfielder made history in his MLB debut.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:05pm

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Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday. DeLauter is the first Guardians player to win this award since José Ramírez was honored last July. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut during the 2025 AL Wild Card Series against Detroit and became the first player in franchise history to hit multiple home runs in his regular-season debut.

Why it matters

DeLauter's strong start to his MLB career is an exciting development for the Guardians, who are looking to build on their success from last season. As a rookie, his early accolades demonstrate his potential to be a key contributor for the team going forward.

The details

In his regular-season debut on Opening Day, DeLauter hit two home runs, becoming the fifth player in Guardians franchise history to hit a home run in his first career plate appearance. The 24-year-old outfielder made his MLB debut during the 2025 AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers.

  • DeLauter made his MLB debut during the 2025 AL Wild Card Series against Detroit.
  • DeLauter hit two home runs in his regular-season debut on Opening Day, March 26, 2026.

The players

Chase DeLauter

A 24-year-old rookie outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians who was named the American League Player of the Week.

José Ramírez

A Guardians player who was previously honored as the AL Player of the Week last July.

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The takeaway

DeLauter's strong start to his MLB career is an exciting development for the Guardians, who will be hoping the rookie outfielder can build on this early success and become a key contributor for the team going forward.