Outlook Jose Ramirez
Jose Ramirez remains sidelined following mid-June hamate bone surgery
Ramirez is currently on the injured list after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured left hamate bone on June 16. The second-place Guardians, who sit at 45-42 and just one game back in the AL Central, have turned to Daniel Schneemann as the primary everyday starter at third base in his absence. Current timelines suggest Ramirez is eyeing a return between the All-Star break and the trade deadline, though he has not yet been cleared for a rehab assignment.
Before the injury, Ramirez was providing elite speed with 24 stolen bases through 72 games, putting him on pace to shatter our season projection of 24 steals. While his .239 batting average was uncharacteristically low compared to his .280 mark from 2025, his underlying 10 home runs showed his typical power was intact. However, fantasy managers should be wary of a potential power sap upon his return, as hamate injuries notoriously impact grip strength and slugging in the immediate weeks following surgery.
Cleveland hosts the division-leading White Sox for a four-game series to close out the week, but Ramirez will remain a spectator for the duration. While the Guardians' lineup would usually feast on matchups against high-ERA pitchers like Anthony Kay (4.64 ERA) and Erick Fedde (4.54 ERA), Ramirez's status is firmly 'Out' until at least mid-to-late July. Ensure he remains stashed in an IL spot, but he must stay out of active lineups for now. Sit.
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Outlook Tyler Rogers
Rogers provides ratio stability and holds in Toronto's high-leverage mix
Rogers continues to be a reliable late-inning arm for a third-place Blue Jays squad that currently sits at 41-46. Over the last 30 days, he has been nearly untouchable, posting a stellar 0.73 ERA across 13 appearances. As the primary setup man in the Toronto bullpen, he has locked down 18 holds and even chipped in two saves recently, cementing his high-leverage role while teammates like Yimi Garcia and Joe Mantiply remain on the 60-day injured list.
While his 0.73 ERA over the past month is elite, our data suggests some minor regression may be looming. His season WHIP currently sits at 1.35, which is notably higher than our projection of 1.21 and his career mark of 0.97 from last year. The elevated hit rate indicates he is pitching out of trouble frequently; however, with a season ERA of 1.98, he is vastly outperforming our original expectation of 3.63, making him a stabilizer for fantasy rotations.
The Blue Jays head to Seattle for a three-game weekend series starting Friday following an off-day. Rogers should be well-rested and remains the primary bridge to the ninth inning in a pitcher-friendly environment. Given his consistency and the team's reliance on him for high-leverage situations, he is a must-start in any format that rewards holds or rewards elite ERA and WHIP management. Start.
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