Ramírez Hamate Fracture Lingered Deep Into 2024 Season
Cleveland's third baseman lost six weeks to hamate surgery and spent nearly two more months regaining his swing before showing signs of life in September.
José Ramírez suffered a fractured left hamate that required surgery, sidelining him for close to six weeks. His return was hampered by prolonged struggles at the plate, taking nearly two months before he could barrel a ball. He began showing offensive improvement in late September as Cleveland pushed for a postseason berth. The hamate injury and extended slump represent a meaningful performance risk heading into October.
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Guardians beat Rays 3-2 in Game 3, take 2-1 ALCS series lead
Cleveland defeated Tampa Bay 3-2 on Thursday after a five-hour start-time shift for weather, with Pete Halpin's go-ahead home run proving the difference, per FanGraphs.
ALCS Game 3 and NLCS Game 4 start times moved up due to weather
MLB proactively adjusted start times for Thursday's playoff games in Cleveland and the NLCS venue in response to incoming weather.
ALCS Game 3 start time moved up to 1 p.m. ET as weather threatens Cleveland
MLB.com reports ALCS Game 3 between the Rays and Guardians has been moved to 1 p.m. ET at Progressive Field due to weather concerns.
Guardians Make One Roster Swap for ALCS
Cleveland adds RHP Slade Cecconi and drops utility man Daniel Schneemann as they prepare for a longer series with fewer off-days.
Guardians swap Cecconi onto ALCS roster, Schneemann out
Cleveland bolsters its pitching staff for the ALCS by substituting Cecconi for Schneemann on the series roster.
Griffin Gets ALCS Game 1 Start for Guardians
Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt will hand the ball to Foster Griffin for Game 1 of the ALCS against Tampa Bay.