José Ramírez progresses in recovery, set to begin batting practice
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
José Ramírez is recovering from hand surgery and will soon begin batting practice. The Cleveland Guardians third baseman had a portion of the hamate bone removed on June 16 after injuring his hand during a game against the Detroit Tigers. He has been hitting off a tee and is expected to start overhand batting practice in the next few days. Ramírez's recovery is on track to meet the anticipated 5-to-7-week timeline, with a possible return post-All-Star break. The Guardians remain competitive in the AL Central without their star player.
- •Ramírez injured his hand on June 13 while facing the Tigers.
- •He had surgery on June 16 to remove a portion of the hamate bone.
- •Current recovery timeframe remains at 5-to-7 weeks.
- •Guardians are in contention at 47-43, behind the White Sox.
- •Mateusz and DeLauter have also been recovering from injuries.
- 5:58 PMESPN MLB — Guardians' Ramírez (hand) progressing; BP soon
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians star José Ramírez making progress after hand surgery, will soon begin batting practice
"José Ramírez has made steady progress in his recovery from hand surgery and the Cleveland Guardians star third baseman will soon start taking batting practice. Ramírez injured his hand while making a swing against the Detroit Tigers three days earlier. Chris Antonetti, the Guardians' president of baseball operations, said Ramírez has been hitting off a tee and is scheduled to start overhand batting practice “over the next couple days.”
"José Ramírez has made steady progress in his recovery from hand surgery and the Guardians star third baseman will soon start taking batting practice.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 5, 2026, 5:58 PMGuardians' Ramírez (hand) progressing; BP soon
José Ramírez has made steady progress in his recovery from hand surgery and the Guardians star third baseman will soon start taking batting practice.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 4:40 PMGuardians star José Ramírez making progress after hand surgery, will soon begin batting practice
José Ramírez has made steady progress in his recovery from hand surgery and the Cleveland Guardians star third baseman will soon start taking batting practice. Ramírez injured his hand while making a swing against the Detroit Tigers three days earlier. Chris Antonetti, the Guardians' president of baseball operations, said Ramírez has been hitting off a tee and is scheduled to start overhand batting practice “over the next couple days.”
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