Cleveland's superstar third baseman passes on fan-elected All-Star start to heal nagging injuries, revealing his ultimate career priorities

The Guardians were one strike away from a huge win against Tarik Skubal and the Tigers. Then it fell apart in stunning fashion.

The team says Ramírez will instead 'focus on recovery and preparation for the second half of the season.' The 32-year-old has dealt with several nagging injuries.

(AP) — Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez will no longer be playing in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Houston third baseman Isaac Paredes was picked Wednesday to replace Ramírez, who had been the starting third baseman. The Guardians said Ramírez wanted “to focus on recovery and preparation for the second half of the season.”

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo rejoined the team on Thursday after missing three games to be with his family while his mother underwent a heart transplant.

Bieber pitched in one for Cleveland’s rookie team in the Arizona Complex League and was scheduled to advance to Double-A Akron on May 6 when he developed soreness in the elbow. He was shut down for several days and has been making his way back since.

The Cleveland Guardians have their work cut out for them after going on a 10-game losing streak, but things are beginning to look up for them.