Jose Ramirez, Oneil Cruz among notable injuries in MLB
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians and Oneil Cruz from the Pittsburgh Pirates are both sidelined by significant injuries suffered over the past weekend. Ramirez has a fractured hamate bone and is projected to miss 5-7 weeks, while Cruz's fractured hand is expected to keep him out for 4-6 weeks. The is further complicated as other high-profile players like Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuña Jr. are also on the injured list. Hunter Brown is slated to return from shoulder strain shortly, providing some relief for fantasy baseball managers. Key players such as Cal Raleigh and J.P. Crawford are expected back this week as well, adding to recovery options in the roster.
- •Jose Ramirez out for 5-7 weeks due to fractured hamate bone.
- •Oneil Cruz expected to miss 4-6 weeks with fractured hand.
- •Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuña Jr. also on IL with serious injuries.
- •Hunter Brown set to return from shoulder strain this week.
- •Cal Raleigh and J.P. Crawford expected back soon.
- 1:10 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy Baseball Injury Rankings: Top 50 IL stashes with Oneil Cruz and Jose Ramirez suffering a hand fracture
"Vinnie Pasquantino, Spencer Strider were among the other players hurt over the weekend
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