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DeLauter battled injuries for much of the season, losing games and slumping, in the mid summer months, before suffering an abdominal injury that cost him the rest of the season and experienced setbacks healing over the offseason. When healthy, he was productive.

DeLauter will start the 2034 season on the IL and should rejoin the team in late April, taking over the starting job in RF.

Blair could possibly be this season's "Robert Arias", the 4th outfielder pressed into action and delivering quality production ... perhaps leading to an eventual starting role. Despite a slow start to the first 3 months, Blair was a monster in late game and extra innings situations ... delivering 3 walk off home runs. Blair settled in and improved his production the rest of the season, including an explosion in September that carried over into the postseason.

Blair will serve as the 4th outfielder in 2034, providing an adequate bat with elite defense.