Some hitters wear armor. José Ramirez wears expectations—and lately, bruises. In a sport where retaliation is tradition and aim is optional, the Cleveland Guardians were left holding their breath after a fastball found Ramirez’s forearm. The team didn’t need another highlight; they needed a heartbeat. And while the news isn’t season-ending, it’s another reminder that in baseball, even the toughest batsman can’t always dodge the drama.
Cleveland Guardians fans might not be happy while watching the game, but will surely be happy with the news on Ramirez. After the HBP against the Toronto Blue Jays, Ramirez stayed for a bit but then left the game with a forearm contusion. Now, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has come forward with a much-needed update.
“He’s probably not going to be able to play tonight.”
Stephen Vogt on José Ramírez’s status, after being hit in the forearm by a Kevin Gausman pitch on Thursday:@CleGuardians | #GuardsBall
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In a recent interview, Vogt shared, “No, he’s probably not going to be able to play tonight. He’s pretty sore. Thankfully, X-rays were negative. We’re hoping it’s not going to be too long… He might be available off the bench late game.”
It’s the kind of injury update that doesn’t tank your day—just puts it on hold. Ramirez won’t suit up tonight, but the Guardians can exhale knowing there’s no break, just a bruise. Now, if only pitchers could aim pitches with the same precision as managers deliver postgame quotes. Until then, Cleveland will gladly take “sore” over “surgery” and hope their MVP doesn’t become a bench ornament for long.
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