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Guardians Juggle Star Injuries and Roster Shifts Ahead of Trade Deadline

Cleveland’s targeted health protocols sustain its offense with roster reinforcements bolstering depth before the trade deadline.

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Overview

  • Jose Ramirez remains at home recovering from right ankle, heel and bruised forearm injuries after opting out of the All-Star Game.
  • Steven Kwan is day to day following an anti-inflammatory injection in his sore right wrist and has missed consecutive games.
  • The Guardians promoted Triple-A hitting coach Junior Betances to the major league staff to replace Jason Esposito.
  • Reliever Nic Enright was added to the 26-man roster before Friday’s game to take the place of Paul Sewald, who returned to the injured list with a shoulder strain.
  • GM Mike Chernoff said the front office will evaluate every opportunity to buy or sell assets as the July 31 deadline approaches.