Jose Ramirez injury highlights Guardians' loss in Junior Caminero trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:27 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Jose Ramirez will miss significant time with a broken hamate bone, impacting the Cleveland Guardians. This news follows the revelation that Junior Caminero, traded to the Tampa Bay Rays, has become a standout third baseman. The trade, which sent Caminero to Tampa for pitcher Tobias Myers, has aged poorly for Cleveland, particularly with Ramirez's injury compounding the situation. MLB.com reported that Myers was designated for assignment less than eight months after the deal. Meanwhile, Caminero has emerged as a key player for the Rays, showcasing impressive performance metrics since his call-up in 2023.
- •Jose Ramirez suffers a broken hamate bone and will be sidelined.
- •Junior Caminero was traded to the Rays for Tobias Myers.
- •Myers was designated for assignment within eight months of the trade.
- •Caminero hit 45 home runs last season, just shy of a franchise record.
- •Cleveland's trade decisions are under scrutiny following this injury.
- 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians' Junior Caminero trade hurts even more with Jose Ramirez news
"The Tampa Bay Rays got the better half of this one.
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