Guardians' Jose Ramirez Agrees to Contract Extension

Manager Stephen Vogt praises Ramirez's commitment to the city and team

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Cleveland Guardians have agreed to a contract extension with star player Jose Ramirez, keeping him with the team for the foreseeable future. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praised the deal, saying "The city of Cleveland loves Jose and Jose loves Cleveland. He wants to be in Cleveland. He wants to be here with his teammates. He wants to win in Cleveland."

Why it matters

Ramirez has been the face of the Guardians franchise for years, and this extension ensures he will continue to lead the team as they look to compete for a World Series championship. Keeping star players like Ramirez is crucial for small-market teams like the Guardians to maintain competitiveness.

The details

The contract extension is worth $175 million and will lock Ramirez in with the Guardians for several more seasons. Ramirez expressed his desire to complete his career in Cleveland, saying "This is where my family is and where I wanted to be." Last season, Ramirez hit .283 with 30 home runs and 85 RBIs.

  • The contract extension was agreed to on February 13, 2026.

The players

Jose Ramirez

The star player for the Cleveland Guardians who has agreed to a contract extension to remain with the team.

Stephen Vogt

The manager of the Cleveland Guardians who praised Ramirez's commitment to the city and team.

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What they’re saying

“The city of Cleveland loves Jose and Jose loves Cleveland. He wants to be in Cleveland. He wants to be here with his teammates. He wants to win in Cleveland. We're just super thankful for him.”

— Stephen Vogt, Manager (ClutchPoints)

“I want to highlight that this is the organization that gave me the opportunity in professional baseball. I know there's a lot of discussions about the nature of this contract, why this contract happened, but for me it's important to be here. This is where my family is and where I wanted to be.”

— Jose Ramirez (ClutchPoints)

“Most importantly, where I look forward to completing my career. So, the same way how the team has given me that opportunity... That's the reason I decided to complete my career here in Cleveland.”

— Jose Ramirez (ClutchPoints)

What’s next

The Guardians will now turn their focus to preparing for the upcoming 2026 MLB season with Ramirez as the centerpiece of their roster.

The takeaway

This contract extension is a win-win for both the Guardians and their star player Jose Ramirez, who has made it clear he wants to spend the rest of his career in Cleveland. Keeping homegrown talent like Ramirez is crucial for small-market teams to remain competitive, and this deal shows the Guardians' commitment to building a winning culture around their franchise player.