# Guardians' Top Prospect Faces Major Injury

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Podcast: [Cleveland Guardians News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-guardians-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7455155)
Published: 2026-06-22T01:16:01+00:00
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## Resource

The Cleveland Guardians are reeling from a wave of injuries, with star players José Ramírez and Angél Martínez sidelined for months, and Chase DeLauter’s status uncertain. The blow gets worse off the bench: top prospect pitcher Khal Stephen, just 23 and showing major promise with a 3.44 ERA and 49 Ks in 55 innings, needs elbow surgery—possibly Tommy John—which could sideline him for years. Once on track for a 2026-2027 MLB debut, Stephen’s injury is a major setback, but fans hope he’ll return stronger. The Guardians now focus on his recovery and rebuilding their pitching depth. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9c6adbcc004328dc

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