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Guardians Rookie Nominated For AL Silver Slugger Award

The Cleveland Guardians didn’t exactly have the most explosive offense in 2026, as has been the case over the last few years as well. However, a rookie outfielder made sure to put the unit on the map and make a…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 7:34 PM
Guardians Rookie Nominated For AL Silver Slugger Award
Key Things to Know
  • Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter has been named an AL Silver Slugger Award outfield finalist.
  • DeLauter is one of nine outfielders contending for three Silver Slugger Award spots in the American League.
  • The rookie outfielder led Cleveland with a .287 batting average alongside 16 home runs and 142 hits in 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter has been nominated as a finalist for the American League Silver Slugger Award. DeLauter is one of nine AL outfield finalists vying for three award spots following a breakout regular-season performance where he emerged as Cleveland's primary offensive threat.

During the 2026 regular season, DeLauter batted .287/.363/.457 across 133 games with 16 home runs, 142 hits, 30 doubles, and 11 stolen bases. Other outfield finalists for the honor include Mike Trout, Cody Bellinger, Riley Greene, Randy Arozarena, Wilyer Abreu, Jac Caglianone, Tristan Peters, and Chandler Simpson.

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