José Ramírez was removed from the Cleveland Guardians' Cactus League game against the Oakland A's after jamming his left shoulder. The Guardians secured a 12-6 victory at Goodyear Ballpark in Arizona. Manager Stephen Vogt called the injury day-to-day.
In Sunday's spring training matchup at Goodyear Ballpark, Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez departed in the bottom of the fourth inning. Carter Kieboom pinch-hit for the 33-year-old star, who had gone 1-for-2 with a strikeout earlier. The incident occurred during the second inning when Ramírez hit a double and slid into third base while stealing it, resulting in left shoulder inflammation, according to manager Stephen Vogt postgame after the 12-6 win over the A's. > “Hosey jammed his shoulder on a slide into third,” Vogt said. “[He has] some left shoulder inflammation.” Vogt described Ramírez's status as day-to-day, with an update expected Monday. The Guardians, mindful of their contention plans, have seven remaining Cactus League games and two exhibitions before Opening Day on March 26 in Seattle. At third base, options include Daniel Schneemann, who sprained his ankle Friday but should return soon; Gabriel Arias, slated to start at shortstop but with third-base experience; and non-roster invitee Carter Kieboom. Brayan Rocchio, the presumptive Opening Day second baseman and a natural shortstop, provides flexibility for positional shifts if needed.
