Guardians' All-Star Jose Ramirez leaves game with sore left shoulder

Ramirez injured his shoulder while stealing third base in Sunday's Cactus League game against the A's.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:41am

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Guardians' All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez left Sunday's Cactus League game against the Oakland A's after injuring his left shoulder while stealing third base. Manager Stephen Vogt said Ramirez jammed his shoulder on the slide and has some left shoulder inflammation, and is considered day-to-day.

Why it matters

Ramirez is a key player for the Guardians, having made the All-Star team multiple times. Any injury to him could significantly impact the team's performance in the upcoming season.

The details

In the second inning, Ramirez doubled home a run for the Guardians. He then attempted to steal third base, but injured his left shoulder in the process. Ramirez was removed from the game in the fourth inning and replaced by pinch hitter Carter Kieboom. Vogt said they will have an update on Ramirez's condition on Monday.

  • Ramirez was injured while stealing third base in the second inning.
  • Ramirez was removed from the game in the fourth inning.

The players

Jose Ramirez

All-Star third baseman for the Cleveland Guardians.

Stephen Vogt

Manager of the Cleveland Guardians.

Carter Kieboom

Pinch hitter who replaced Ramirez in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Jose jammed his shoulder on a slide into third. He has some left shoulder inflammation.”

— Stephen Vogt, Manager (cleveland.com)

“He's day to day.”

— Stephen Vogt, Manager (cleveland.com)

What’s next

The Guardians will provide an update on Ramirez's condition on Monday.

The takeaway

Ramirez's injury is concerning for the Guardians, as he is a key player for the team. The team will need to closely monitor his recovery and determine if he will be ready for the start of the regular season.