Ramírez returns to Guardians' lineup after missing time because of a sprained right ankle

Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez is back in the lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays, two days after leaving in the third inning because of a mild right ankle sprain
Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez falls after reaching first base on a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Friday, May 2, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez falls after reaching first base on a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Friday, May 2, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
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May 4, 2025
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TORONTO (AP) — Cleveland Guardians star José Ramírez was back in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Blue Jays, two days after the third baseman left in the third inning because of a mild right ankle sprain.

The six-time All-Star was injured when he stumbled and fell while crossing first base on an infield single. Ramírez went down after being struck in the back by a throw from Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt.

Ramírez was batting third Sunday against right-hander Bowden Francis.

Ramírez sat out Saturday when Cleveland beat Toronto 5-3. He went 2 for 2 before departing Friday, boosting his average to .274. He has five home runs and 15 RBIs in 31 games.

In last Thursday's 4-3 victory over Minnesota, Ramírez became the first primary third baseman to reach 250 homers and 250 stolen bases.

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Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez dives back into first base on a pickoff-attempt in the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Cleveland, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez reacts after stealing second base, his 250th career steal, in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Cleveland, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez, right, celebrates with teammate Daniel Schneemann (10) after scoring the winning run in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Cleveland, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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