Ken and Lima take calls and debate whether Jose Ramirez's 5-7 week absence should push the Guardians to pounce at the trade deadline early or trust the kids to hold things down. They make the case that Cleveland has earned the benefit of the doubt through years of resilience, but acknowledge the brutal road trip ahead against Milwaukee, Houston, and Chicago will reveal everything fast. The guys land on Gabe Arias as the player to watch, with the looming question of whether this team overreaches trying to fill Jose's shoes or rises to the moment.
Should the Guardians Make a Move Now or Wait Out the Jose Injury?
José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians warms up prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Friday, June 12, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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