Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramírez is placed on the injured list after fracturing the left hamate bone in his hand. Multiple outlets report the injury occurred during Saturday’s 3–1 win over the Detroit Tigers, with Ramírez fouling out in the fifth inning. The team says its medical staff is still determining key details, including the recovery timeline and whether surgery is needed, with updates expected shortly after Sunday’s decision.
Estimates from reports vary but generally place his absence in the range of roughly five to seven weeks, with Yahoo Sports noting that this type of fracture often requires six to eight weeks for recovery after surgery. The Athletic adds that the injury could keep him out until around the trade deadline. CBS Sports also notes that this is the second time in Ramírez’s career that he has suffered this type of injury, an event that affects his typical role as an AL MVP contender.
Cleveland will manage the loss as he recovers and as the club evaluates options for lineup coverage through the first half and into the second half of the season.
