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sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Guardians Call Up Watson as Offense Seeks Spark Amid Injury Wave

With multiple Guardians out injured, Kahlil Watson earns a long-awaited MLB debut. The 23-year-old left-handed hitter posted strong numbers in Columbus (123 wRC+, OPS over 1.00 in his hitter-friendly park) but carries questions about chasing and whiffs and has mixed reviews on defense. Cleveland hopes his bat can spark the lineup while evaluating other depth options in Columbus as they navigate a difficult stretch.

via Covering the Corner|

#cleveland-guardians #injuries #kahlil-watson

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Guardians Recall Watson for MLB Debut as DeLauter Lands on IL

The Cleveland Guardians placed outfielder Chase DeLauter on the 10-day injured list with a rib fracture and recalled Kahlil Watson, who will make his MLB debut once he appears in a game. DeLauter’s absence removes a promising bat as Cleveland also copes with injuries to Ramirez and Martinez; Watson, a former top prospect with improving power and speed, gets a chance to impact a thin outfield, though his strikeout tendency remains a concern.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#chase-delauter #guardians #injured-list