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WHO:

Stephen Vogt, manager of the Cleveland Guardians

José Ramírez, third baseman for the Cleveland Guardians

Stephen Vogt, manager of the Cleveland Guardians

Carter Kieboom, pinch hitter for Ramírez

Cleveland Guardians, Major League Baseball team

WHAT:

Ramírez had some inflammation in his shoulder on March 15th, 2026, but did not undergo imaging.

Ramírez was evaluated postgame on March 15th, 2026, and was reported to be feeling much better on March 16th, 2026.

Ramírez is expected to be back in the lineup as early as March 19th, 2026, against the Royals.

Ramírez is considered day-to-day after experiencing shoulder soreness.

He exited the game on March 15th, 2026, after jamming his left shoulder while sliding into third base.

Ramírez was 1-for-2 in the game, which the Guardians won 12-6.

He hit a double in the second inning and stole third base.

Ramírez signed a seven-year, $175 million contract this offseason, the largest in franchise history.

He has a career batting average of .279 with 285 home runs and 949 RBIs.

WHERE:

Goodyear, Arizona, where the Guardians are conducting spring training.

The game against the Athletics took place at Goodyear Ballpark.

WHEN:

Ramírez jammed his shoulder on March 15th, 2026.

He was evaluated on March 16th, 2026, and was reported to be feeling much better.

The Guardians have an off-day on March 18th, 2026.

WHY:

The Guardians are proceeding with caution regarding Ramírez's shoulder injury due to the proximity of Opening Day on March 27th, 2026.

HOW:

Ramírez was in good spirits and was not wearing any wrap on his shoulder when he visited the Guardians’ clubhouse on March 16th, 2026.

Ramírez did not undergo any imaging after the injury, as he showed improvement.

The Guardians' medical staff evaluated Ramírez's condition on March 16th, 2026.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 03:47 UTC)

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt provided an update on José Ramírez, who experienced some inflammation in his shoulder on March 15 but did not need imaging. After being evaluated postgame, Ramírez reported feeling much better the following day and is expected to return to the lineup as early as March 19 against the Royals. The team is taking a cautious approach with his injury, especially with Opening Day just around the corner on March 27.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 01:33 UTC)

Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez is considered day-to-day after experiencing shoulder soreness, which he sustained while sliding into third base during a game against the Athletics on March 15, 2026. Ramírez, who was 1-for-2 with a double and a stolen base in that game, was evaluated on March 16 and reported feeling much better, though the team is proceeding with caution as Opening Day approaches on March 27. The Guardians have an off-day on March 18, allowing them to monitor Ramírez's recovery closely without any immediate pressure.