Overview
- The Guardians activated third baseman José Ramírez and put him in the starting lineup on Wednesday, optioning outfielder Kahlil Watson to Triple-A Columbus to open the roster spot.
- Ramírez fractured the left hamate on June 13, had surgery on June 16, and returned about five weeks later without a minor-league rehab assignment.
- In his first game back, Ramírez went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored, but Cleveland lost 10-6 to the Minnesota Twins.
- Manager Stephen Vogt said Ramírez will face early limits on playing time while the team monitors his recovery and expressed full trust in the medical staff’s clearance.
- The club went 15-15 without Ramírez and ranked near the bottom of MLB in runs and OPS during that stretch, and Cleveland could still make roster moves as outfielder Angel Martínez progresses on a rehab assignment and the trade deadline nears.