If Cleveland Guardians prospect Chase DeLauter is going to make his Major League debut in 2025, it is going to be on the sport's biggest stage.

The surprise American League Central champions announced their roster for their 2025 AL Wild Card series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday and the 23-year-old outfielder is on it despite not having played in a big league game yet.

DeLauter was the Guardians' first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft out of James Madison University. He rose quickly through the minor league ranks and in 34 games with Triple-A Columbus, he slashed .278/.383/.476.

His MLB.com scouting report paints an intriguing picture for Guardians fans hoping he can provide a boost off the bench against their AL Central rivals. Article Continues Below

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