Overview

• An MRI and clinical exam by hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham at Jefferson Orthopedics confirmed a hook of the hamate fracture in DeLauter’s right wrist
• DeLauter underwent surgery on July 23 to excise the fractured hook of the hamate bone
• He is projected to miss six to eight weeks, which could allow for a late-season return in September
• This setback follows spring training sports hernia surgery in March and multiple foot and hamstring injuries over the past three seasons
• Ranked as the Guardians’ No. 2 prospect, DeLauter has compiled a .317/.387/.517 slash line in the minors, but his MLB debut has been repeatedly delayed by injuries