This means anyone facing the Royals will have to gameplan to find some way to get to this above average staff. Fortunately for Cleveland Guardians though, they may've just introduced both Kansas City and the entire baseball world someone who could cause pitchers fits. Guardians unveiled potential pest in playoffs that could cause Royals fits in 2026On paper, DeLauter's debut doesn't necessarily jump off the stat sheet, as the soon-to-be 24-year-old went 0-for-2 with a walk. This is especially impressive considering only five players had previously made their MLB debut under the pressure of the postseason before DeLauter. He'll hope to get another chance to prove himself further when the Guardians play the third and decisive game of the Wild Card series on Wednesday.