Cleveland Guardians star third baseman José Ramírez exited Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning, leading to a 3-1 victory for Cleveland. Post-game reports revealed that Ramírez fractured a hamate bone in his left wrist and is set to be placed on the injured list. Surgery is likely, typically involving the removal of the bone.

This is not Ramírez's first experience with such an injury; he faced a similar situation in 2019 when he fractured the hamate bone in his other hand. That season, he was placed on the injured list on August 25 and returned on September 24, making an impressive comeback with two home runs and seven RBIs in his first game back.

Considering the upcoming All-Star break from July 13-16, the Guardians are concerned about how long Ramírez will be sidelined. Currently, the team stands at 39-33, holding a half-game lead in the AL Central over the Chicago White Sox, who are at 37-32.

This season, Ramírez is hitting .239/.339/.418 with 18 doubles, 10 home runs, 33 RBIs, 41 runs, and 24 stolen bases. Known for his elite performance, he has finished in the top three of MVP voting four times and in the top six three other times.

With Ramírez out, the Guardians are expected to rely on Daniel Schneeman at third base. They face the Tigers again on Sunday before embarking on a road trip to Milwaukee, Houston, and a crucial series against the White Sox from July 2-5, making the timing of this injury particularly challenging.