HOUSTON — In order to concentrate on healing from a right ankle and heel injury he sustained against the Toronto Blue Jays in May, Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez has chosen to forgo this year’s All-Star Game.
When Ramirez decided not to play or attend the celebrations, he was scheduled to play in his sixth All-Star Game in Atlanta on July 15. The fans chose him to start at third base for the American League for the fourth time.
He will be replaced by Isaac Paredes, a third baseman for Houston.
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Through interpreter Agustin Rivero, Ramirez stated, “I’m going to miss everything about the All-Star Game.” I strive to be the best every time I compete. I’ve always wanted to have the opportunity to win MVP of the All-Star Game. Additionally, I would like to win the home run hitting competition. Three of them have involved me, but I haven’t done anything.
On May 2, Ramirez sustained an injury during a game at Rogers Centre against the Blue Jays. He hit pitcher Chris Bassitt with an infield single in the third inning. Bassitt’s throw struck Ramirez in the back as he was closing in on first base, and he then collided with first baseman Vladimir Guearrero Jr. and fell over the bag.
On May 4, he rejoined the lineup after being assisted off the field.
According to manager Stephen Vogt, Jose came up to us and explained his plans. This is your choice, we said. Your body is familiar to you. Of course, we will back your decision if you are certain that you need the four days.
Ramirez claims that the ailment affects not only his ankle and heel but also his Achilles tendon.
“I gave it a lot of thought,” Ramirez remarked. Together with the manager, I’ve been trying to rest the ankle while DHing whenever I can.
In the second half, I’ve also been making an effort to consider the team. I believe that getting some sleep will benefit the team the most.
This season, Ramirez has been hit hard. He was struck in the right forearm by a fastball thrown by Kevin Gausman at 95 mph on June 26 at Progressive Field versus Toronto. Tanner Bibee’s hit on Guerrero in the third inning prompted the action.
Ramirez is only now getting out of a 0 for 20 rut that it caused.
Ramirez is hitting.299 (98 for 328) going into tonight’s game against the Astros. With 16 home runs, 44 RBI, 24 steals in 29 tries, and an OPS of.867, he leads the Guardians.
“In actuality, I’ve been in pain all this time, but I can’t tell you if it’s affected or helped my performance,” Ramirez added. Knowing that you are in agony makes it very hard to play.
Ramirez told reporters that he truly appreciated the support of the AL’s fans when it was revealed that they had chosen him to start at third base because he didn’t feel like he was having the season he had hoped for.
He might have been talking about his ankle injury. He won’t have to worry about playing a game for the next four days as he recovers.
Ramirez responded, “I don’t want to take days off from the trainers, but I will follow the advice of the head trainer with the team,” when asked if he will remain in Cleveland during the break to work with the Guardians training staff. I’ll also adhere to my personal trainer.
An wounded All-Star frequently attends the All-Star Game to take in the celebrations. But the All-Stars are out for two or three days, whether they are hurt or not.
“My family is eager to go,” Ramirez remarked. But I think it would be best if I didn’t go. You must participate in all those wonderful events if you go, and I want to get as much sleep as I can.
The return of the lefty
Kolby Allard, a lefty who was assigned when Paul Sewald was activated from the disabled list by the Guardians, has re-signed with the Guards and is now in Houston.
Although Allard is on the team’s taxi squad, a move might be imminent.
Allard had a 2.55 ERA and a 2-0 record in 16 games for the Guardians. He played a number of positions, including bullpen savior and spot starter. Compared to the league average of 100, his ERA+ is 161. The player’s ballpark determines ERA+.
Allard was invited to spring training after the Guardians offered him a minor level contract throughout the winter. Despite having a fantastic spring, the former first-round pick from Atlanta was left off the opening day roster.
After starting the season in Triple-A Columbus, Allard joined the Guardians’ pitching staff in late April.
