Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez is expected to miss an extended period after fracturing the left hamate bone in his hand. Multiple outlets report that the injury occurred during play on Saturday, leading the team to place him on the injured list. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt indicates the club will have more information about Ramírez’s condition on Sunday, but similar hamate fractures typically require surgery and a recovery timeline of roughly six to eight weeks.
CBS Sports reports that Ramírez is likely to remain sidelined through at least the All-Star break. Yahoo Sports further characterizes the timetable as a potential absence well into the second half of the season, depending on how he progresses and the specifics of treatment.
CBS Sports also notes the injury is the second such hamate-related issue of Ramírez’s career, meaning he has previously suffered this type of bone fracture. The Guardians’ immediate next steps focus on confirming the extent of the injury and managing his recovery before he returns to the lineup.
