José Ramírez Suffers Injury

José Ramírez, the Guardians' star third baseman, exited Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning due to an injury.

He suffered a fractured hamate bone in his left wrist during the 3-1 Cleveland win.

This injury is not the first time Ramírez has experienced a fractured hamate bone, as it also occurred in his other hand back in 2019.

Ramírez is headed to the injured list and will likely need to undergo surgery for the issue, which usually involves removal of the bone.

The Guardians won the game 3-1, but the loss of Ramírez will be a significant blow to the team.

He was placed on the injured list in 2019 and underwent surgery, which kept him out for several weeks.

The same procedure is expected this time around, with Ramírez likely out through the All-Star break.

The Athletic reported the news of Ramírez's injury, citing a source close to the team.

Ramírez's injury is a significant setback for the Guardians, who rely heavily on his batting and fielding skills.

The team will need to find a way to replace his production in the lineup, at least for the time being.

The injury occurred on Saturday, and the team is still assessing the full extent of the damage.

For now, it seems that Ramírez will be out for an extended period, which could impact the Guardians' chances in the standings.