Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Jose Ramirez Nears Long-Term Extension with Guardians
Jose Ramirez, a star player for the Cleveland Guardians, is about to sign a big contract that will keep him with the team until 2032.
He's been with the Guardians since he was 17 and has become one of their best players.
The new deal will add $106 million to his current contract, making it a total of $175 million over seven years.
Some of this money will be paid later to help the team manage its budget.
Ramirez has always loved playing in Cleveland and has had a great career there, hitting many home runs and stealing bases.
He helped the team win their division last year and was close to winning a big award for being the best player in the league.
Jose Ramirez is close to signing a contract extension with the Cleveland Guardians through 2032.
The extension will add $106 million over the 2029-2032 seasons, restructuring his overall package to $175 million over seven years.
The deal includes $70 million in deferred money to ease the Guardians' immediate payroll burden.
Ramirez has been with the Guardians since 2009 and has a career .279/.353/.504 slash line with 285 home runs and 287 stolen bases.
In 2023, Ramirez batted .283/.360/.503 with 30 home runs and a career-high 44 stolen bases, helping the Guardians win the AL Central title.
- Who
- Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians
- What
- Contract extension negotiations
- When
- Close to agreement, details pending
- Where
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Why
- To keep Ramirez with the team long-term and ease payroll burden
- Player
- Jose Ramirez
- Team
- Cleveland Guardians
- Current Contract
- 3 years, $69 million
- Extension
- $106 million over 2029-2032
- Total Commitment
- 7 years, $175 million
- Deferred Money
- $70 million
- Career Stats
- .279/.353/.504, 285 HR, 287 SB, 57.6 bWAR
- 2023 Performance
- .283/.360/.503, 30 HR, 44 SB