Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez was set to be in the American League's starting lineup for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, but he'll instead sit out the festivities.
Ramirez will be replaced on the AL All-Star roster to focus on rest, recovery and the second half of the season, according to an announcement from the team. Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Parades will replace him.
Ramirez was recently selected to his seventh All-Star squad, one shy of the franchise record held by Bob Feller. It was also Ramirez's fourth time being voted into the starting lineup.
This also means Ramirez won't participate in the Home Run Derby.
Steven Kwan also earned an All-Star nod as a reserve outfielder for the American League.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Jose Ramirez will sit out MLB All-Star Game, replaced by Isaac Parades

