José Ramírez Activated, Returns to Cleveland Guardians’ Lineup
José Ramírez has returned to the Cleveland Guardians' lineup and will play third base after recovering from a left hamate fracture and subsequent surgery. He was activated from the injured list before the team's game against the Minnesota Twins.

Cleveland Akron, OH, July 22, 2026 —
José Ramírez has been activated from the injured list and is set to rejoin the Cleveland Guardians’ lineup. Ramírez will play third base, marking his return to the team after recovering from a left hamate fracture.
The injury required surgery, and his return to play comes before the Guardians’ scheduled game against the Minnesota Twins.
The specific date of the injury or surgery was not provided in the summary. Details regarding the length of his recovery period or any games missed were also not specified.
Ramírez’s return is a significant development for the Guardians as they continue their season. The team has not provided further comment on his activation or expectations for his performance.
Story summarized from the original created by Camryn Justice on www.news5cleveland.com, see more information here.