Cleveland’s Guardians place outfielder Chase DeLauter on the injured list with a broken rib and respond by recalling Kahlil Watson from Triple-A Columbus, according to team announcements reported by Yahoo Sports. The move fills a roster spot created by DeLauter’s injury. Yahoo Sports also reports that DeLauter joins several other players already on the IL, including José Ramírez and Angel Martinez. The reported absence of DeLauter and the other IL placements affect the Guardians’ active lineup, prompting Cleveland to elevate Watson for a chance at a major-league role. Watson’s recall is described as an opportunity linked to the timing of the team’s other injuries. Across the accounts, the key elements are the rib injury to DeLauter, the corresponding IL placement, and Cleveland’s decision to bring Watson up from its minor-league affiliate to replace the injured outfielder.