{"id":735177,"date":"2026-06-14T02:27:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T02:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/735177\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T02:27:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T02:27:27","slug":"jose-ramirez-to-be-placed-on-il-with-hamate-fracture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/735177\/","title":{"rendered":"Jose Ramirez To Be Placed On IL With Hamate Fracture"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Guardians are expected to place superstar third baseman Jose Ramirez<\/a> on the injured list with a left hamate bone fracture, according to multiple reports, including from Zack Meisel of The Athletic<\/a>. Ramirez was removed in the fifth inning of Saturday\u2019s game against the Tigers after popping out in his third at-bat.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s brutal news for a Cleveland club that just moved back into first place with a win over Detroit, along with a loss by the White Sox. Ramirez is having a slightly underwhelming season by his lofty standards, with a .754 OPS heading into Saturday, but he\u2019s a consistent presence in the middle of the Guardians\u2019 lineup. The veteran has played in all 72 games this season. Ramirez has also been a menace on the basepaths, with an AL-leading 24 steals.<\/p>\n

Ramirez wasn\u2019t the only key piece to depart on Saturday. Outfielders Chase DeLauter<\/a> and Angel Martinez<\/a> also left early. DeLauter crashed into the wall in the top of the first inning. He initially stayed in the game, singling off Tarik Skubal<\/a> in the bottom of the frame, but was removed for a pinch runner. He\u2019s dealing with a bruised rib cage (h\/t Tim Stebbins of MLB.com<\/a>). Martinez fouled a ball off his foot in his first at-bat. He was removed defensively to begin the second inning.<\/p>\n

Already down two outfielders, the departure of Ramirez put the Guardians in a tricky spot. Daniel Schneemann<\/a>, who replaced DeLauter, had to move to third base. Kyle Manzardo<\/a> replaced Ramirez in the lineup and went to first base. That pushed Rhys Hoskins<\/a> to left field. It was his first appearance in the outfield since 2018. Cleveland then sacrificed the DH to bring David Fry<\/a> into the field for the ninth inning. Closer Cade Smith<\/a> was forced into the batting lineup. Smith slammed the door for the save, so manager Stephen Vogt<\/a> didn\u2019t need to navigate that lineup spot.<\/p>\n

Ramirez is likely facing an extended absence. Recovery from a fractured hamate bone can vary, but it\u2019ll probably cost the seven-time All-Star at least a month. There were three high-profile hamate bone fractures this spring. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor<\/a> and Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll<\/a> both made it back in time for the regular season. Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday<\/a>\u2018s comeback didn\u2019t go as smoothly. Holliday dealt with multiple setbacks during his rehab assignment and didn\u2019t return to the big-league club until mid-May. Ramirez himself missed almost exactly a month with the injury back in 2019.<\/p>\n

Schneemann is a good candidate to fill in at third base with Ramirez out. He\u2019s typically handled the hot corner when Ramirez has served as the DH. The infielders on the 40-man roster include CJ Kayfus<\/a>, Juan Brito<\/a>, and Angel Genao<\/a>. Brito was up with the team earlier this season and has experience at third base, though he hasn\u2019t played there as a big leaguer. He manned second base before Travis Bazzana<\/a> was promoted.<\/p>\n

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