DeLauter (left hamstring) improving, but out of lineup for Giants opener

CLEVELAND -- Chase DeLauter was not in the Guardians’ starting lineup for their series opener against the Giants on Tuesday due to left hamstring tightness. However, the club's hope remains that this is just a short-term situation for the 24-year-old.

“He's feeling a lot better," Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said pregame Tuesday. "We’re hoping that this continues just to be day to day."

DeLauter felt what Vogt called a “cramping sensation” in his hamstring on his final warmup sprint on Sunday, when the Guardians lost, 5-0, to the Padres following a three-hour, 11-minute rain delay. DeLauter started the game in right field and took one at-bat, but was removed after the second inning for precautionary reasons.

DeLauter received treatment during the Guardians’ off-day on Monday and underwent an MRI that showed nothing alarming, Vogt noted.

“He’s feeling better each day,” Vogt said. “We’ll know more each day as we progress, but good news on Chase."

DeLauter, who was named American League Rookie of the Month in July, is in the midst of an impressive first big league season. Over 107 games, he has a .285/.358/.442 slash line with a team-leading 22 doubles, 13 home runs, 57 RBIs and 47 walks with 64 strikeouts.

Just as noteworthy has been DeLauter’s durability. He has already set a new professional career high in games played, after dealing with multiple injury setbacks in the Minors the past three years. He suffered a fracture in his right rib cage in June that led to an 11-day stint on the injured list, but has otherwise been a consistent and key presence in Cleveland’s lineup.

Given all that, the Guardians will be mindful here.

Jo Adell started in right field against San Francisco on Tuesday. The Guardians also have Angel Martínez as an option there; he’s made 37 appearances (including 24 starts) in right this season.