Guardians Make Historic Jose Ramirez Announcement on Wednesday

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.

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.