Ramírez returns to reclaim 3B in CLE
Jul 23 2026
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland Guardians
NEWS: Cleveland reinstated 3B José Ramírez from the 10-Day IL and optioned OF Kahlil Watson to AAA-Columbus.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Ramírez, who had been sidelined since mid-June due to a left hamate fracture, returned to Cleveland’s lineup on Wednesday and will resume his role as Cleveland’s regular third baseman. The presumed playing time loser from Ramírez’s return is Gabriel Arias, who will shift to a part-time role after getting the majority of reps at third base of late. In a corresponding move for Ramírez’s return, Cleveland demoted Watson, who had been filling a regular role in the outfield since joining the team in mid-June. With Watson demoted, expect Petey Halpin to continue...
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