Jose Ramirez progresses in recovery from hamate bone injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
BaseballCleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is recovering from a hamate bone injury sustained in mid-June. Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti announced that Ramirez is currently hitting off a tee and will soon move to overhead batting practice. Initially expected to miss up to six weeks, Ramirez's recovery is ahead of schedule as he meets various recovery checkpoints. The Guardians are cautious, recalling Ramirez's previous injury in 2019 that sidelined him for four weeks. His potential return is anticipated for late July.
- •Jose Ramirez injured his left hand's hamate bone in mid-June.
- •Expected recovery timeline is up to six weeks from injury.
- •Currently hitting off a tee and progressing towards overhead BP.
- •Ramirez met recovery checkpoints, with a hoped return by late July.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — When will Jose Ramirez play? Guardians update status of his injury
"President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti provided an update on star third baseman Jose Ramirez as he recovers from a hamate bone injury.
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