F/F SPOTLIGHT: Jose Ramirez

As Cleveland drives for a playoff spot, it has handed its starting 3B slot to former utilityman José Ramírez. His fantasy owners might well be wondering what took them so long. As well, now that he has the regular slot, fantasy owners will also be wondering what to expect in future years. This Facts and Flukes Spotlight research report takes a deep dive into José Ramírez, and concludes that he is a very good bet to deliver BA, Runs and SB for several years, but that owners hoping for significant power growth are likely to be left doubly disappointed.

Background/History

Ramirez is a Dominican player who will turn 24 this September. CLE signed him at 16; he reported two years later to Rookie ball, where he showed what would become a...

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