After an awkward headfirst slide during a stolen-base attempt in the third inning at Kauffman Stadium, Guardians All-Star third baseman José RamÃrez left the team’s 4-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals with a right wrist sprain.
RamÃrez tried to gut it out for a few innings but was eventually lifted in the sixth, with Gabriel Arias stepping in at third base.
After the game, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told MLB.com the injury was a âmildâ sprain and said RamÃrez is considered day-to-day.
âWe’re going to see how he feels in the morning [on Sunday],â Vogt said. âIt’s early in the year, but I think I’m going to have to hold him down to keep him out of [the lineup].â
Now in his age-33 season, the switch-hitting third baseman slashed . 282/.352/.492 with 28 home runs, 95 RBIs, and 26 stolen bases in 2024.
âHe felt it the innings after [the slide],â Vogt said. âIt was one of those things where he didn’t feel like he was going to help us. That’s credit to him for coming to tell us that. He’s a pro.â
RamÃrez did not speak to reporters after the game, but a team spokesman told reporters he was âsore.â
âWhen we heard that [Arias] was replacing him at third, you canât help but feel discouraged,â said Guardian’s left fielder Steven Kwan, âIt kind of takes the [wind out of the sails]. I think heâs good. He just seems like a tough guy thatâs going to get through a lot of stuff. Just trying to be optimistic there.â
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