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Kahlil Watson Gets the Call for the Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have promoted outfield prospect Kahlil Watson to the MLB roster to replace Chase DeLauter, who was placed on the injured list with a rib fracture. Watson’s call-up follows a string of offensive injuries, including Angel Martinez’s fractured foot. The team now has three players on the IL, deepening concerns about its lineup depth. Watson’s debut marks a major step for the 23-year-old prospect after years of development.

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What changed

Kahlil Watson was officially promoted from Triple-A Columbus to the Guardians’ MLB roster, replacing DeLauter and securing his first big-league call-up.

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  1. Guardians Call Up Kahlil Watson as No. 12 Prospect Amid Injury Surge

    The Cleveland Guardians have promoted outfield prospect Kahlil Watson to the MLB roster to replace Chase DeLauter, who was placed on the injured list with a rib fracture. Watson’s call-up follows a string of offensive injuries, including Angel Martinez’s fractured foot. The team now has three players on the IL, deepening concerns about its lineup depth. Watson’s debut marks a major step for the 23-year-old prospect after years of development.

    What's confirmed:

    • Chase DeLauter was placed on the 10-day injured list with a rib fracture, forcing the Guardians to activate a replacement from Triple-A.
    • Kahlil Watson, the Guardians’ No. 12 prospect, was called up to the MLB roster to fill DeLauter’s spot in the outfield.
    • Angel Martinez is also on the injured list with a fractured foot, joining DeLauter as key offensive players sidelined.
    • Watson’s promotion comes after years of minor-league development, including position adjustments and a path to proving himself at every level.
    • The Guardians now have three players on the injured list, including José Ramírez, further thinning their lineup.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Watson’s call-up was confirmed after he received the news Tuesday night and immediately contacted his family to share the excitement.
    • The team is described as needing to be aggressive in addressing its offensive injuries, though no specific plans beyond Watson’s debut have been detailed.
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