José Ramírez has a historically special combination of skills, and it has him on track to join one of the most elite clubs in MLB history.

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José Ramírez’s right ankle is sore after the Cleveland Guardians star stumbled over first base in a loss at Toronto, but manager Stephen Vogt said the six-time All-Star third baseman wasn’t too badly injured.