Guardians Lock Up Jose Ramirez with $175M Extension

Deal includes private air travel, extra hotel room on road trips

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:23am

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The Cleveland Guardians have signed star third baseman Jose Ramirez to a 7-year, $175 million contract extension that will keep him with the team through 2032. The deal includes several unique perks, such as one round-trip private air travel per year (up to $200,000 per trip) and an additional hotel room on the road.

Why it matters

Retaining a franchise icon like Ramirez is crucial for the Guardians, who have built a contending team around him. The added perks in the contract show the team's commitment to keeping their star player happy and comfortable as he enters the latter stages of his career.

The details

Ramirez's extension includes a full no-trade clause, $10 million in deferred payments without interest, and up to $500,000 in MVP incentives. The private air travel and extra hotel room are particularly unique contract additions, giving Ramirez more flexibility and comfort during the grind of the MLB season.

  • Ramirez and the Guardians agreed to the 7-year, $175 million extension on January 30, 2026.

The players

Jose Ramirez

A star third baseman for the Cleveland Guardians who has spent his entire 11-year MLB career with the franchise.

Cleveland Guardians

The Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio that has built a contending roster around Jose Ramirez.

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What’s next

The Guardians will look to build on their recent success and make another playoff push with Ramirez leading the way on their roster for the foreseeable future.

The takeaway

In an era of player movement and free agency, the Guardians have shown their commitment to keeping their homegrown star by giving Ramirez a lucrative extension with unique perks. This deal demonstrates the value of building around a franchise cornerstone and the lengths teams will go to retain their most valuable players.