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Ramírez nears Guardians return, no rehab assignment expected
18 Jul
Summary
- Ramírez progressing well, may skip rehab assignment.
- Surgery was on June 13 for a left hamate fracture.
- Kayfus is out for the season after ankle surgery.
José Ramírez is on the verge of rejoining the Guardians' lineup, with manager Stephen Vogt not ruling out a return without a rehab assignment. Ramírez underwent surgery for a left hamate fracture on June 13, and his recovery timeline of five to seven weeks is nearly complete. He has progressed through hitting off a tee and facing live pitching, with Vogt noting his swing is improving daily.
Teammate Angel Martínez, who also suffered an injury on June 13, was set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on July 18. While Martínez resumed hitting before Ramírez, both players are on similar return timelines. The Guardians faced offensive struggles in their absence, going 12-13 before the All-Star break and scoring the second-fewest runs in MLB.
In other news, first baseman/outfielder CJ Kayfus underwent season-ending surgery on his right ankle on July 14. He is expected to be ready for the start of the 2027 Spring Training. Kayfus suffered the injury on July 7 while playing for Triple-A Columbus, resulting in a fibular fracture and ligament injury.
