Guardians hold Jose Ramirez out against White Sox due to injury management
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians have excluded third baseman Jose Ramirez from their lineup for the game against the Chicago White Sox on August 8, 2026. This decision is a precautionary measure to prevent reaggravating a left hamate bone injury that required surgery and a month-long recovery. Ramirez, who has struggled this season, has available options for pinch-hitting or late-game participation. Cleveland currently sits one game below.500 and aims to close the gap with the White Sox in the American League Central standings.
- •Jose Ramirez is absent from the lineup against the White Sox.
- •The Guardians are managing Ramirez's recovery from a prior injury.
- •Cleveland is attempting to improve their record, currently one game under.500.
- •Angel Genao will fill in for Ramirez at third base.
- •A Guardians win would bring them closer to first place in the AL Central.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians give explanation for Jose Ramirez’s absence ahead of White Sox game
"The Cleveland Guardians removed third baseman Jose Ramirez from the lineup ahead of their matchup against the Chicago White Sox.
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