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Ramírez relishing another chance to carry Guardians to World Series berth

José Ramírez is poised to deliver another standout postseason performance as the Cleveland Guardians aim to break their 78-year World Series drought. The seven-time All-Star third baseman, who has twice reached the American League Championship Series in his eight postseason appearances, is back in dominant form after returning from left hamate surgery in June.

In the Guardians’ pivotal ALDS comeback against the Yankees, Ramírez slashed **.417 (5-for-12)** with a double, a triple, and two home runs, driving in seven of Cleveland’s 20 runs over Games 3–5. His power surge—evidenced by a **.571 slugging percentage** and **52% hard-hit rate** in his last 13 games—has reignited concerns for Tampa Bay’s pitching staff, with Rays starter **Drew Rasmussen** calling him a top-10 talent and **Griffin Jax** praising his clutch mentality.

Manager **Stephen Vogt** emphasized Ramírez’s resilience, noting the team’s shared struggles this season and the urgency of the ALCS opener on Monday night.

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