José Ramírez, the Cleveland Guardians’ star third baseman, is currently navigating the final stages of recovery from a hand surgery that sidelined him earlier this season.
The procedure, which involved removing a fragment of the hamate bone in his left hand, was performed after he aggravated the injury while swinging against the Detroit Tigers.
At the time of the setback, Ramírez was batting .239 with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs, while also pacing the league with 24 stolen bases, underscoring his all‑around impact.
Return timeline
Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti has indicated that Ramírez is expected to be back in action after the All‑Star break, a timeline that aligns with the recovery curve he followed after a similar operation on his right hand in 2019, when he returned in roughly 30 days.
The team’s fortunes have not dimmed despite the loss of key contributors; they sit at 47‑43, just a half‑game behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central, and have managed to stay competitive thanks to depth and resilience.
Infield prospect Angel Martínez is also on the mend, recovering from a nondisplaced fracture in his left foot, while outfielder Chase DeLauter continues his own rehabilitation, both targeting returns before the break as well.