José Ramírez

Fractured hamate bone in his left hand suffered while fouling off a pitch. Expected to miss more than a month. The Guardians are 4-7 since he went down. First-round anchor and one of the clearest examples of why you always check the injury report before the waiver deadline.

Ramírez was removed from a game against Detroit after injuring his left hand and was later diagnosed with a fractured left hamate bone. He underwent surgery the same day. The initial 10-day placement is a formality — hamate surgery carries a 5–7 week recovery window, meaning a return before the All-Star break is off the table. Gabriel Arias was recalled as the corresponding move. Ramírez had been one of the most productive hitters in the American League before going down.

Hamate fracture surgery performed June 16. Recovery timeline is 5-7 weeks, projecting him out through at least the All-Star break. Travis Bazzana has stepped in as the everyday second baseman in his absence and is producing at an elite clip.

Fractured left hamate bone sustained mid-game vs. Detroit. Underwent immediate surgery with surgeon pleased with results. 5-7 week recovery timeline puts his return around late July to early August. Had played every game of the 2026 season before the injury.

Underwent hamate fracture surgery June 16 on his left hand. Expected to miss 5–7 weeks with a mid-to-late July target return. Hamate surgery timelines are among the most predictable in baseball — this is a hold-and-stash situation, not a drop.

OBP 0.220 → .356 (Δ +0.136)

OBP 0.239 → .354 (Δ +0.115)

OBP 0.214 → .347 (Δ +0.133)