PT TODAY: Ramirez injury leaves CLE with platoon at 3B

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Indians | José Ramírez likely done for regular season
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians 3B José Ramírez (hand) underwent surgery Monday, Aug. 26, to have the hamate bone in his right hand removed. He is expected to need five to seven weeks to recover.  Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Paul Hoynes
 
BHQ take: Ramirez is likely done for the regular season, with CLE hoping he could return if the team makes the AL playoffs. Infielder Mike Freeman and recently promoted Yu-Cheng Chang are likely to split 3B PT, with LHB Freeman possessing a potential platoon advantage. Prospect Chang was...

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