However, Cleveland's eighth-ranked prospect has spent more time on the injured list this season than on the field, and Brito is headed right back to the IL following a recent injury. The organization announced on Tuesday that Brito has been placed on the 7-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

José Ramírez homered for a third straight game, Angel Martínez also went deep and the Cleveland Guardians got a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Slade Cecconi (4-4) allowed five hits and two runs with a career-best nine strikeouts in 7-plus innings for the win.

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.

An inability to score runs has caused the Cleveland Guardians to fall rapidly in the American League Central standings.

Jul 7, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Guardians third base and infield coach Rouglas Odor (53) celebrates with designated hitter David Fry (6) after his home run against the Houston Astros in the ninth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Victor Caratini's two-out homer in the bottom of the inning drew the Astros within a run, but they got no closer. David Fry added a two-out solo homer off Kaleb Ort in the ninth for the final margin.

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

One of the best sluggers of the 1990s, he spent 12 years in the big leagues with the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles. A five-time All-Star, he helped Cleveland get to the 1995 World Series.

HOUSTON — Baseball fans know what an intentional walk is. For a refresher, just look at what happens when Jose Ramirez comes to the plate in a game-deciding situation. He’s waved to first base on a free pass. Pitchers don’t even have to throw four pitches off the plate anymore.