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Top Cleveland Guardians prospect Chase DeLauter injured in spring training
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Top Cleveland Guardians prospect , outfielder Chase DeLauter, a non-roster invitee to training camp, will miss the next 8-12 weeks, the team announced Tuesday.
DeLauter underwent surgery for a left side core muscle injury (sports hernia) he suffered during a Feb. 28 pregame workout, according to a release.
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He saw Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia , who recommended surgical intervention. A procedure was performed Tuesday morning. DeLauter will return to Goodyear, Ariz. later this week to begin rehab.
DeLauter hit .304 in Triple-A last season over six games. He played 30 games for the Akron RubberDucks which saw him produce a .252 batting average with six home runs and 16 RBIs. He is ranked the No. 36 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians' Chase DeLauter to miss 8-12 weeks in spring training
