José Ramírez undergoes hamate bone surgery, out for 5-7 weeks

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

José Ramírez undergoes hamate bone surgery, out for 5-7 weeks
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Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez is expected to be sidelined for 5-7 weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a fractured left hamate bone. Ramírez exited Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers early, and the Guardians announced the procedure took place on Tuesday. Despite a struggling offense, the Guardians remain competitive in the AL Central, sitting three games ahead in the Wild Card standings at 39-33. The team will look to players like Angel Martínez to help fill the gap left by Ramírez during his recovery.

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  • Ramírez played in all 72 games for the Guardians this season.
  • Cleveland has a 39-33 record, competing for the AL Central lead.
  • Ramírez produced a.239/.339/.418 slash line with 10 home runs before injury.
  • Angel Martínez may see increased at-bats in Ramírez's absence.
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  • 10:10 PMYahoo SportsStar Third Baseman Ramírez Out For 5-7 Weeks After Hamate Bone Surgery
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During the Cleveland Guardians‘ 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, José Ramírez exited the game early after the […]

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