Guardians star Ramirez is bizarre injured at first base, and the preliminary inspection report is optimistic

The Cleveland Guardians lost fire support from José Ramírez, the third baseman who went off injured in one of the most bizarre runs of the season, since the third inning in their 3-5 loss to the Blue Jays at Rogers Center Friday night. Fortunately, the team officially announced that he had only suffered a minor right ankle sprain, and once again avoided a serious injury.

"The initial report is optimistic," coach Stephen Vogt said after the game, "out of caution for a long season." He thinks he can keep playing, but we can't take any chances. The condition will be clearer after a follow-up on Saturday, which is currently predominantly severe soreness. "

For the All-Star third baseman, an early exit would have been rare, let alone in such a bizarre way.

When there was a man on first base with two outs in three innings, Ramirez hit the infield and hit the sprint to first base. Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt mistakenly hit his back on first base, and Ramirez, who was running at full speed, sprained his right ankle and fell to the ground on base until Walter and his trainer arrived to check it.

Daniel Schneemann came in as a substitute and Ramirez walked off the court on his own, much to the relief of the Guardians' lounge.

"It was really holding my breath," said Steven Kwan, who hit a second base in a single game, "and he was the leader of the team and was always 100 percent in the game, and the injury was heart-wrenching." Hopefully it's okay. "

Although the artificial turf was not the main reason for Ramirez's withdrawal, the Guardians were alert to the venue before the game.

"He always wants to persevere, but sometimes he has to be rational," Mr. Watt said, "and Jose knows his situation best, and we have full trust in his judgment." Replacing him was no easy task, but it was the right decision. "

The initial assessment is limited to this. The 32-year-old may need a few days to recuperate, but a "mild" diagnosis is crucial. Saturday's review will provide an update on the injury.

Ramirez has not been on the injury list since a hook fracture at the end of August 2019 and has played at least 152 games a year since then (except for the 2020 season).

Even with the ups and downs of the season, he was able to influence the game in a variety of ways – as evidenced by the fact that he ran back to win the game in the 10th game against the Twins on Thursday, and just became the first player in team history to hit 250 + 250 steals.

"It's a really bad core injury," said Logan Allen, who conceded three points in 5.2 innings on Friday, "but he'll be back in full swing soon." "