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Guardians Activate José Ramírez After Five-Week Hamate Recovery

7/23/2026

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Summary

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The Cleveland Guardians activated third baseman José Ramírez on July 22, 2026.
Ramírez had missed five weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a broken hamate bone on June 13, 2026.
Before the injury, he posted 10 home runs, 33 RBIs, 24 steals and a .757 OPS in 72 games.
Ramírez started Wednesday batting second at third base, prompting the Guardians to option outfielder Kahlil Watson to Triple-A Columbus to free a roster spot.

History

Historical Context

In baseball, hamate fractures—often called “Wilson’s Wrist”—are common because the bone sits beside the little finger and has limited blood supply, leading to non-union. When Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera missed games after hamate surgery in 2012, the Tigers lost a key bat; a similar injury sidelined Cleveland’s José Ramírez in July 2026, prompting a Triple-A call-up and reshaping playoff hopes.

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Story summary

The Cleveland Guardians activated third baseman José Ramírez on July 22, 2026.
Ramírez had missed five weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a broken hamate bone on June 13, 2026.
Before the injury, he posted 10 home runs, 33 RBIs, 24 steals and a .757 OPS in 72 games.
Ramírez started Wednesday batting second at third base, prompting the Guardians to option outfielder Kahlil Watson to Triple-A Columbus to free a roster spot.

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