Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter left Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after fouling a pitch from All-Star pitcher Shohei Ohtani off his left foot. Trainers examined the rookie, who later returned to the batter's box but was thrown out attempting to run to third base. The Guardians confirmed DeLauter suffered a left foot contusion, with X-rays showing no fracture. He was replaced by CJ Kayfus in the bottom of the first inning.

DeLauter's injury comes after a remarkable start to the season. He was named American League Rookie of the Week after hitting four home runs in his first three games, joining Trevor Story as the only players to achieve that feat in a single stretch. His performance had fueled expectations for a breakthrough season from the 23-year-old outfielder.

The incident highlights the physical risks faced by batters facing elite pitchers like Ohtani, whose breaking balls can force awkward swings. While the contusion isn't severe, it could sideline DeLauter for several days, potentially impacting the Guardians' lineup depth during a critical stretch of their season.

Guardians manager Terry Francona indicated the team would monitor DeLauter's progress closely before clearing him to return to action.