DeLauter's Rookie Season: A Home Run

0:00It's March 31st. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Chase the Lotter just dropped a bombshell on Major League Baseball. The 23-year-old Cleveland Guardians Rookie snagged American League player of the week honors on March 30th after his first four games. Of the 2026 season, he racked up six hits, including four massive home runs, putting everyone on notice right out the gate. Heading into their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Lotter boasts a 1.059 slugging percentage, good for 10th in all of MLB. The hot street built off an unreal spring training where he slashed 459 over 535 over 838 with a 1.3730 PS plus 5 doubles, 3 homers and 10 RBIs. Fans and teammates are buzzing about this kid's arrival, especially given his rocky path. Every sideline him in the minors, limiting him to under 150 games total. But the Guardians

1:03Faith showed when they called him up for last year's postseason, boosting his confidence big time despite a tough debut. Day Lotter credits the jump in pitching smarts at this level. Guys appear don't just throw heat, they exploit holes. Still, he's adjusting smooth with five strikeouts but zero walks against those four bombs. His simple game plan drives the ball wherever it's pitched, inside or away. If he dodges the injury bug and keeps this fire lit, expect more weekly awards and a monster rookie year ahead.