Guardians’ José Ramírez sidelined with bruised forearm after being hit by pitch
Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramirez watches his game winning single off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Mason Fluharty at the end of the 10th inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians third baseman José Ramírez is not in the lineup for Friday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to a bruised right forearm.
Ramírez was hit by a pitch by Toronto’s Kevin Gausman during the fourth inning of Thursday’s game. That came after Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was hit by a fastball from Cleveland’s Tanner Bibee in the third inning and left the game with a bruised forearm.
It is only the third time Ramírez has been out of the lineup and first since May 3 at Toronto.
Manager Stephen Vogt said Ramírez’s status is day-to-day but he is hopeful he can return to the lineup on Saturday.
Ramírez is sixth in the majors with a .317 batting average and tied for sixth with 21 stolen bases. He is a finalist to start for the American League in the July 15 All-Star Game in Atlanta.
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