Ramírez sets Cleveland franchise record for games played

Guardians star third baseman becomes team's all-time leader in appearances

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:42pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the abstracted shapes and planes of a baseball game, with players and the field broken down into bold, angular forms in a vibrant color palette.Ramírez's record-setting performance highlights his enduring impact on the Guardians franchise over the past decade.Cleveland Today

José Ramírez, the star third baseman for the Cleveland Guardians, has set the franchise record for most games played, surpassing a mark that stood for over a century. Ramírez played in his 1,620th game for the Guardians on Monday night, becoming the team's all-time leader in appearances.

Why it matters

Ramírez has been a cornerstone of the Guardians franchise for years, making multiple All-Star teams and leading the team to the playoffs. Reaching this milestone cements his status as one of the greatest players in Cleveland baseball history.

The details

Ramírez broke the previous franchise record of 1,619 games played, which had been held by Terry Turner since 1918. In addition to becoming the Guardians' all-time games played leader, Ramírez is also the only active MLB player to hold such a distinction for his current team.

  • Ramírez set the record on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

José Ramírez

The star third baseman for the Cleveland Guardians, a four-time MLB All-Star and one of the best players in franchise history.

Terry Turner

The previous record holder for most games played in Cleveland Guardians/Indians franchise history, with 1,619 games played from 1902 to 1918.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously, it's something fun to accomplish, but that's not my ultimate goal with the team.”

— José Ramírez

The takeaway

Ramírez's record-setting performance is a testament to his longevity, consistency, and importance to the Guardians franchise over the past decade. As the team's leader in games played, he has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players in Cleveland baseball history.