José Ramírez Nears Cleveland Games Record

Milestone marks most meaningful achievement for Guardians star

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:07am

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Seven-time All-Star José Ramírez is on the verge of setting the Cleveland Guardians franchise record for most games played, a milestone he considers his most meaningful achievement to date. Ramírez, who has played his entire 12-year MLB career with the Guardians, is poised to surpass the previous record of 1,806 games set by Hall of Famer Larry Doby.

Why it matters

Ramírez has been the face of the Guardians franchise for over a decade, leading the team to multiple playoff appearances and establishing himself as one of the most consistent and productive hitters in the game. Breaking the franchise games record will cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in Guardians history.

The details

Ramírez is currently sitting at 1,804 games played for the Guardians, just two shy of the record held by Doby. The 30-year-old third baseman is expected to break the record this week as the Guardians host the Detroit Tigers. Ramírez has been a model of durability throughout his career, missing only a handful of games due to injury.

  • Ramírez is currently at 1,804 games played for the Guardians.
  • The Guardians franchise record for games played is 1,806, set by Larry Doby.
  • Ramírez is expected to break the record this week as the Guardians host the Detroit Tigers.

The players

José Ramírez

A seven-time All-Star third baseman who has played his entire 12-year MLB career with the Cleveland Guardians.

Larry Doby

A Hall of Fame outfielder who played for the Cleveland Guardians (then known as the Indians) from 1947 to 1955 and holds the franchise record for most games played with 1,806.

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What they’re saying

“Breaking this record means more to me than any other individual achievement. This franchise and this city have meant everything to me, and to be able to cement my legacy as one of the all-time greats here is truly humbling.”

— José Ramírez

What’s next

Ramírez will look to break the record on Tuesday when the Guardians host the Tigers. The team is planning a special pregame ceremony to honor Ramírez's accomplishment.

The takeaway

Ramírez's impending franchise games record is a testament to his longevity, consistency, and unwavering commitment to the Guardians organization. As one of the most productive and durable players of his era, this milestone cements Ramírez's status as an all-time great in Cleveland sports history.