Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter was scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League game due to lower-body soreness. (Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: DeLauter seemingly has a strong chance of breaking camp with the Guardians after appearing in last season's Wild Card round against the Tigers. The 24-year-old hit .278 with five homers and an .859 OPS in a 34-game, injury-shortened season at Triple-A in 2025.
Category: Injury Updates
Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) has been cleared to take batting practice and participate in simple defensive drills. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Butler, 25, is recovering from a patellar tendon procedure he underwent in October. He has yet to be cleared to run the bases, which continues to keep him out of spring action. A return to game play midway through spring training is expected, while he should be good to go on Opening Day.
Category: Injury Updates
