Guardians Make Historic Jose Ramirez Announcement on Wednesday
Guardians Make Historic Jose Ramirez Announcement on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Jose Ramirez entered his thirteenth major-league season in 2025 as the Cleveland Guardians' starting third baseman.
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Ramirez signed with Cleveland as an amateur free agent on November 26, 2009, and made his major-league debut with the big-league roster on September 1, 2013. Since then, he has collected five Silver Slugger awards and earned six All-Star selections.
In April 2022, Ramirez agreed to a seven-year, $141 million extension with the Cleveland Guardians, locking him in through the 2028 season. The contract includes club options for 2026 and 2027, followed by free agency in 2029, and ranks among the best deals in MLB given his elite production.
Cleveland Guardian third baseman Jose Ramirez (11)Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Now 32 years old, Ramirez has been a centerpiece in Cleveland's lineup for more than a decade, and entering Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays he reached another career milestone.
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The team announced, 'The goat moves into fourth on the franchise leaderboard for games played.'
With his 1,527th appearance, Ramirez passed Jim Hegan, and he now sits just 33 games shy of Lou Boudreau for third in franchise history. That milestone underscores Ramirez's durability and loyalty, qualities that have made him a fan favorite at Progressive Field over the years.
Ramirez is off to another strong start in 2025, batting .317 with a .895 OPS, 13 home runs, 36 RBI and 20 stolen bases, and he leads American League third basemen in All-Star Game voting by a wide margin.
He continues to serve as the face of the Guardians organization, who are aiming for their third AL Central crown in four years. With his veteran presence and consistent production, Ramirez remains central to Cleveland's pursuit of postseason glory.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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