Ramirez Hamate Recovery Still a Factor as He Heats Up in ALDS
Cleveland's Jose Ramirez struggled through the regular season after returning from a fractured hamate bone, but has found his stroke in the last two playoff games.
Ramirez fractured his hamate bone and returned in late July, posting a .598 OPS with only two home runs over 53 regular-season games. He went hitless in the first two ALDS games but broke out in Games 3 and 4, collecting four hits, five RBI, and four runs scored. His lingering hand issue had been a concern all postseason, making his recent production a notable development for Cleveland's chances.
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José Ramírez playing through wrist pain in ALDS but calls it 'no excuse' for struggles
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Rhys Hoskins left off Guardians' ALDS roster due to injury
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Holderman out for postseason with season-ending right wrist surgery
Guardians reliever Colin Holderman is done for the year after requiring surgery on his right wrist, ruling him out of the ALDS and beyond.
Colin Holderman sidelined for postseason with right wrist surgery
Cleveland reliever Colin Holderman has been removed from the Guardians' postseason roster due to upcoming right wrist surgery, ending his season, per MLB.com.