JOSÉ RAMÍREZ NEWS

Late scratch Friday Ramirez was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Astros due to left elbow soreness, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ramirez apparently hurt his elbow while diving for a ball Thursday, and it's not yet clear whether he could be available off the bench Friday. Ernie Clement will start at third base and bat sixth.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Ramirez (face) is starting Thursday's game against the Astros.

Impact Ramirez fouled a pitch off his cheek in Wednesday's matinee and had his face evaluated at the hospital following his departure. However, he apparently isn't dealing with a serious injury, as he'll start at the hot corner and bat third in Thursday's series opener.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting looked at by doctors Ramirez won't start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Detroit and will go to the hospital to have his face evaluated, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. Manager Terry Fr...

Impact Ramirez was initially able to remain in the game after he fouled a pitch off his cheek in the fifth inning. He was later replaced by Owen Miller in the top of the seventh, but it sounds like that was mainly a precautionary move with Cleveland trailing 7-4. Ramirez won't start Game 2 as he gets evaluated by doctors, but based on Francona's initial update, he doesn't appear likely to face an extended absence.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leads offense with five RBI Ramirez went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, a double, five RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 13-5 win over the Tigers.

Impact The five RBI represent a season high. He brought a run home in the first with a groundout and had his biggest hit of the night in the fourth, when he connected on a first-pitch fastball and sent it over the wall in right for a three-run homer. The 28-year-old then doubled and scored in the sixth, and he topped it all off by singling home a run in the seventh. Ramirez is slashing .264/.347/.528 with 17 homers, 49 RBI, 52 runs scored, six stolen bases and a 31:38 BB:K over 303 plate appearances. His OPS is more than 100 points off last year's, but he's still producing strong numbers for fantasy purposes.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes hitless in return Ramirez went 0-for-4 in Monday's 4-0 win over the Cubs.

Impact Ramirez wasn't in the starting lineup against Pittsburgh on Saturday or Sunday but went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in the latter. After his 0-for-4 performance Monday, the switch-hitting slugger is 18-for-60 (.300) with 14 RBI and eight extra-base hits this month.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Ramirez (foot) is starting Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Ramirez wasn't in the lineup for either of the last two games after exiting Friday's contest with a left foot contusion, but he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Sunday. He'll start at the hot corner and bat third in Monday's series opener.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Ramirez (foot) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.

Impact Ramirez is out of the starting nine for the second consecutive contest after exiting Friday's game with a bruised left foot from a hit-by-pitch. It's unclear if Ramirez will be available off the bench or if he's expected to miss any additional time. Ernie Clement will man the hot corner for Cleveland on Sunday.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Ramirez (foot) will not start Saturday's game against the Pirates, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ramirez left Friday's game after getting struck in the foot by a pitch. It's not yet clear how much time he's expected to miss, but he'll sit for at least one contest, with Yu Chang taking over at the hot corner.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with left foot contusion Ramirez was diagnosed with a left foot contusion after leaving Friday's game against the Pirates, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ramirez immediately limped off the field after he was hit by a pitch in the top of the eighth inning. Prior to his departure, he went 0-for-2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout. If the 28-year-old misses any additional time, Yu Chang and Ernie Clement could see increased at-bats.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Friday's game Ramirez left Friday's game against the Pirates in the top of the eighth inning with an apparent foot injury, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Ramirez was hit by a pitch on his foot to lead off the eighth inning Friday, and he immediately limped off the field. The nature and severity of the injury aren't yet known, and whether the third baseman misses additional time remains to be seen.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continues power display Ramirez went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI on Thursday against Baltimore.

Impact Ramirez was one of three Cleveland players to take Jorge Lopez deep. It was his 16th home run of the season and second in second in as many contests. Ramirez continues to produce at an elite level, as he has a 138 wRC+ with 47 runs scored, 44 RBI and six stolen bases across 273 plate appearances on the campaign.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks 15th homer Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a double Wednesday against Baltimore.

Impact Ramirez put Cleveland ahead early, slugging a solo home run in the first inning. It was his 15th long ball of the season, though only second since June 1. Two frames later, Ramirez delivered a two-RBI single. Despite the short-term lack of power production, Ramirez maintains an excellent .274/.354/.538 line across 268 plate appearances on the season.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance Friday Ramirez went 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI, two runs scored and two walks in Friday's win over the Mariners.

Impact Ramirez reached base in all five of his plate appearances. He's been seeing the ball well of late, hitting safely in all but one of his seven games this month while posting four multi-hit contests in that stretch. The star third baseman is hitting .429 with a 1.162 OPS across his first 31 plate appearances this month.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, knocks in four Ramirez went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Ramirez took Carlos Martinez deep for a three-run home run in the third inning. He added a first-inning RBI on a ground out and he scored in the ninth inning after hitting a double. The 28-year-old is slashing .271/.353/.546 and leads Cleveland with 14 long balls and 35 RBI. He also has six stolen bases this season.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Ramirez (illness) is starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Ramirez was removed from Tuesday's loss as a precautionary measure due to dehydration, but he'll serve as the designated hitter in Wednesday's series finale. Prior to leaving Tuesday's game, Ramirez went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run and an RBI.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with dehydration Ramirez was removed from Tuesday's loss to the White Sox as a precaution due to dehydration, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored before being pulled in the top of the eighth inning. Ramirez should be available for Wednesday's series finale, though he could receive the day off ahead of Thursday's scheduled off day if Cleveland is feeling extra cautious.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swats 13th homer Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Ramirez took Jimmy Lambert deep to right in the third inning to give Cleveland a 3-1 lead. It was his 13th long ball of the season as he's slashing .253/.343/.527 with 30 RBI, 36 runs scored, six stolen bases and a 24:28 BB:K through 53 games. The home run was Ramirez's first since May 18.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Thursday Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Thursday's 5-2 win over Detroit.

Impact The third baseman has been a bit cold in the last week, going 5-for-25 (.200) with two doubles, an RBI and five runs scored in his last seven games. Ramirez's multi-hit effort Thursday was his first since May 15. The 28-year-old has a .256/.347/.535 slash line with 12 home runs, 26 RBI, 34 runs scored and six stolen bases through 199 plate appearances.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two steals Wednesday Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a walk, two stolen bases and two runs scored in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Ramirez reached base in the first and sixth and successfully stole both times he got on. The 28-year-old is riding a five-game hitting streak and is now up to six stolen bases on the year. He continues to be one of Cleveland's most productive players on offense, slashing .265/.353/.578 with 12 home runs, 25 RBI and 29 runs scored.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Angels.

Impact Ramirez opened up the scoring in a five-run first inning with a two-run blast off Andrew Heaney for his 12th homer of the year. The 28-year-old has historically been a player who starts off slow and finds his groove as the season goes on, but he's been very solid through the first six weeks of the season with a slash line of .264/.349/.583. His 12 long balls are tied for second in baseball as he's also got 27 runs scored, 25 RBI, four stolen bases and an 18:21 BB:K.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three doubles in loss Ramirez went 3-for-3 with three doubles, a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Seattle.

Impact Ramirez was productive at the plate, and his lone run came on an Eddie Rosario groundout in the sixth inning. For the year, Ramirez is slashing .261/.344/.575 with 11 home runs, 22 RBI, 25 runs scored and four stolen bases in 154 plate appearances. The third baseman has produced a .314 ISO, right in line with the .315 mark he had last year as a strong power hitter in the heart of Cleveland's order.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smashes 11th homer Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 4-2 win against Seattle on Thursday.

Impact Ramirez went yard in the third to pull within one home run of Ronald Acuna for the MLB lead. While Ramirez slugging has been exceptional in the early going, his average and on base are below average and it's been nearly a month since his last stolen base.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks 10th homer Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact Ramirez put Cleveland on the board with a solo shot in the fourth inning. The third baseman has enjoyed a strong start to the season with 10 homers, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored and four stolen bases in 138 plate appearances. He's slashing .261/.348/.563 in 33 games, and his role in the heart of the order should lead to plenty more chances to participate in run production.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep against Royals Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the Royals.

Impact Ramirez launched his ninth long ball of the season off Jakob Junis, and the slugging third baseman has connected five of his nine homers over his last nine games. He's hitting .354 while recording at least one knock in all but one of those appearances during that aforementioned nine-game span.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On base five times Ramirez went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run, a pair of walks and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 5-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact Ramirez got on base in a variety of ways Sunday. His best moment came in the seventh inning when he took Chicago reliever Codi Heuer deep for a two-run homer. Ramirez is slashing .280/.367/.602 with eight home runs, 17 RBI, 16 runs scored and four stolen bases across 109 plate appearances this season. The third baseman has homered four times in his last six games.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE