The Cleveland Guardians path to the postseason turned much more troublesome on Saturday.
Third baseman Jose Ramirez exited Saturday’s recreation in opposition to the Guardians after fouling out to the catcher within the fifth inning. Tim Stebbins from MLB.com reported that Ramirez fractured his left hamate and shall be positioned on the injured listing.
Though Ramirez has not carried out to his accustomed degree in 2026, he has nonetheless been the Guardians’ greatest offensive risk. Ramirez had posted a .239/.339/.418 batting line in his 314 plate appearances via Saturday, hitting 10 homers and 18 doubles whereas stealing an American League main 24 bases.
Historical past might want to look ahead to Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians
Dropping Ramirez for an prolonged time period is a tricky blow to the Guardians’ playoff hopes. They maintain a half-game lead over the stunning White Sox for the lead within the AL Central and will discover themselves in an surprising pennant race down the stretch. Dropping Ramirez’s stellar protection and talent to ignite the lineup might give the White Sox a bonus.
This harm additionally implies that historical past might want to wait. Ramirez has 295 house runs and 311 steals in his profession, leaving him simply 5 homers away from turning into the ninth member of the 300-300 membership.
The Guardians might want to discover a strategy to change Ramirez of their lineup. That could be simpler stated than finished as Ramirez has been one of the precious gamers in baseball over the previous decade.
