US Edition'An icon': Cleveland Guardians officially announce José Ramírez contract extension
José Ramírez agreed to a seven-year, $175 million deal adding $106 million guaranteed, aiming to finish his career in Cleveland and chase a World Series title.
- On Thursday, the Cleveland Guardians held a Progressive Field news conference to announce José Ramírez's seven-year, $175 million extension, the largest in franchise history through 2032.
- Ramírez said conversations began about a year ago and he wants to finish his career in Cleveland to keep his family nearby, according to Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti.
- Among his achievements, José Ramírez has made seven All-Star teams, won six Silver Slugger Awards, and enters Season 2026 with 285 home runs and 287 stolen bases.
- Guardians payroll projections show the team will open Opening Day 2026 with roughly $30 million less than in 2025, shaping roster construction while securing José Ramírez as a franchise icon, Chris Antonetti, Guardians president of baseball operations, and Paul Dolan, Guardians owner & CEO, said.
- Ramírez enters 2026 fifth in career fWAR at 57.7 for the Cleveland Guardians and could rank top across many categories, with commentators saying he’s on track for a Progressive Field statue.
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