José Ramírez exited Friday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays after suffering a back injury from a throw by pitcher Chris Bassitt. The incident occurred during the third inning when Ramírez hit an infield single and stumbled awkwardly over first base, resulting in a knee impact on the dirt.

Despite his departure, Ramírez had a productive outing, going 2 for 2, raising his batting average to .274 with five home runs and 15 RBIs in 31 games. This injury raises concerns for the Cleveland Guardians, especially after Ramírez made history the previous day as the first primary third baseman with 250 home runs and stolen bases.