Hamate Fractures Sideline Ramirez and Pasquantino

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June 14, 2026

Two hamate fractures struck MLB contenders in 48 hours. Jose Ramirez and Vinnie Pasquantino both landed on the injured list. The Guardians and the Royals now face lineup holes during a tight June race.

Twin Hamate Fractures Dent Two American League Contenders

Jose Ramirez broke a bone in his left hand on a swing. The Ramirez injury happened during Cleveland’s 3-1 win over Detroit on June 13. Vinnie Pasquantino fractured his right hamate in the fifth inning. Pasquantino suffered the injury during Kansas City’s 8-7 loss to Houston. Pasquantino took the injury swing against Astros pitcher Mike Burrows.

Vinnie Pasquantino underwent surgery on the fractured hamate bone. The Royals say Pasquantino could miss up to six weeks. Jose Ramirez carries a different status: Cleveland called the Ramirez absence indefinite. Ramirez owns seven career AL All-Star selections as Cleveland’s core bat. Cleveland now plays without Ramirez at third base.

Both clubs reshuffled rosters immediately. Kansas City recalled outfielder John Rave to cover for Pasquantino. Cleveland activated Gabriel Arias from the 60-day injured list for Ramirez. The Guardians designated outfielder George Valera for assignment to clear the spot.

Timelines diverge sharply for the two hitters. The Pasquantino six-week estimate points toward a late-July return. Jose Ramirez has no timeline, leaving Cleveland’s third base unsettled. The MLB trade deadline lands July 31, raising the stakes for both front offices.

The injury wave widened across the weekend. Spencer Strider hit the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. The Braves recalled Anthony Molina to replace Strider in the rotation. Seiya Suzuki left Chicago’s 6-1 win over San Francisco with right knee discomfort. The Cubs then scratched Suzuki from Sunday’s lineup.

The fractures dent two playoff hopefuls in the American League. Pasquantino anchored Kansas City’s lineup as its everyday first baseman. Jose Ramirez ranks among Cleveland’s most productive bats as a seven-time All-Star. Replacements John Rave and Gabriel Arias now carry heavier daily roles.

Watch Kansas City’s run production without Pasquantino over the next six weeks. Watch whether Cleveland sets a Ramirez return date before July 31. The Royals and the Guardians must now weigh deadline upgrades. Both contenders cover these injuries while still chasing October baseball.