Guardians' José Ramírez Jams Shoulder Sliding into Third Base

The All-Star third baseman is considered day-to-day with an inflamed left shoulder.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:03am

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Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez left Sunday's spring training game against the Athletics early after jamming his left shoulder while sliding into third base. Manager Stephen Vogt said the injury is considered day-to-day, with Ramírez dealing with some inflammation. The seven-time All-Star has been one of the Guardians' top hitters in spring training so far, batting .233 with two home runs.

Why it matters

Ramírez is a crucial part of the Guardians' lineup, and any injury concerns around him are closely watched by the team and fans. The Guardians recently signed Ramírez to a seven-year, $175 million contract extension, showing their commitment to keeping the star third baseman in Cleveland long-term.

The details

In the bottom of the second inning, Ramírez doubled and then attempted to steal third base. During the slide, he jammed his left shoulder and had to leave the game. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said the injury appears to be minor, with Ramírez dealing with some inflammation, and that he is considered day-to-day.

  • On Sunday, March 15, Ramírez was injured while sliding into third base in the bottom of the second inning.

The players

José Ramírez

A seven-time MLB All-Star and the Guardians' star third baseman who recently signed a seven-year, $175 million contract extension to remain in Cleveland.

Stephen Vogt

The manager of the Cleveland Guardians.

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What they’re saying

“Ramírez jammed his left shoulder sliding into third base and has some inflammation. Appears to have happened in the second inning; Ramírez doubled and stole third.”

— Stephen Vogt, Guardians Manager

What’s next

The Guardians will likely shut down Ramírez for about a week to allow the inflammation in his shoulder to subside, ensuring he is healthy for the start of the 2026 MLB regular season.

The takeaway

This injury scare serves as a reminder of how valuable Ramírez is to the Guardians, who recently made a long-term commitment to the star third baseman. The team will take a cautious approach to his recovery to avoid any prolonged issues ahead of the regular season.