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Guardians Put José Ramírez on IL After Second Hamate Fracture

6/14/2026

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Ramírez Injured

The Guardians placed José Ramírez on the injured list on June 13, 2026, after he fractured his left hamate in a 3-1 win over Detroit.
Manager Stephen Vogt said Ramírez tried to resume defense but could not squeeze his glove, confirming the break.
Ramírez was hitting .239 with 10 homers, 33 RBIs and a .757 OPS in 72 games, and this is his second hamate fracture after one in 2019.

Summary

Guardians Clear Spot

Guardians must clear a 40-man spot before José Ramirez returns from 60-day IL.
Juan Brito, who played second base this season, is a third-base candidate.
Angel Genao, a Columbus prospect, could be called up despite no MLB experience.
Hamate fractures have sidelined Corbin Carroll and Francisco Lindor for six-to-eight weeks.
The White Sox sit second in Central at 37-32, a gap that could shrink if Cleveland falters without Ramirez.

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Ramírez Injured

The Guardians placed José Ramírez on the injured list on June 13, 2026, after he fractured his left hamate in a 3-1 win over Detroit.
Manager Stephen Vogt said Ramírez tried to resume defense but could not squeeze his glove, confirming the break.
Ramírez was hitting .239 with 10 homers, 33 RBIs and a .757 OPS in 72 games, and this is his second hamate fracture after one in 2019.

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