Ramirez is close to renewing with the Cleveland Guardians, with a contract set to extend through 2032.

After thirteen seasons with Cleveland, José Ramírez has become the face of the Guardians and a legendary figure in Cleveland sports history. Now, the 33-year-old star is nearing a new deal that could see him finish his career there.

According to MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand, who received information from sources, Ramirez is about to finalize an extension with the Guardians that will last through his age-39 season. His current seven-year deal signed in 2022 still has three years and $69 million remaining. The new contract is reportedly a seven-year, $175 million agreement valid until 2032, though the team has yet to officially confirm it.

Ramirez will receive a full no-trade clause, earning $25 million annually from 2026 to 2032, with $10 million each season deferred to start in 2036. His incentive bonuses will also double: $500,000 for winning MVP, $300,000 for second or third place, and $150,000 for fourth or fifth place finishes.

Additionally, he will enjoy several special perks, including private jet travel for All-Star games and extra hotel rooms during road trips.

Ramirez has always shown deep affection for Cleveland. He joined the Guardians system in 2009 as an international signee from the Dominican Republic and has since considered the city his home. Since making his MLB debut on September 1, 2013, he has grown from a reliable utility player into one of the league’s elite stars.

Ramirez is not only the tactical centerpiece of the Guardians but has also become one of the most outstanding players in both the franchise’s history and Cleveland sports overall. His career achievements shine brighter each year, and he is poised to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in the future.

“Whenever José is on the field, every moment is worth watching,” Guardians president Chris Antonetti told MLB.com last summer. “Whether at the plate, on the bases, or in the field, he is comprehensive and exceptional.”

“He’s an extraordinary player, and I’ve never taken him for granted. Witnessing his growth over twelve major league seasons, plus his time in the minors, has been a privilege. Watching him play always brings joy.”

During his thirteen seasons, Ramirez has been selected to seven All-Star games, tying him for second in franchise history alongside Hall of Famers Lou Boudreau, Larry Doby, Bob Lemon, and Ken Keltner, only behind Bob Feller’s eight appearances.

A six-time Silver Slugger winner, Ramirez boasts a career slash line of .279/.353/.504, with 398 doubles, 285 home runs, 949 RBIs, and 287 stolen bases. He is on track to become the ninth player in MLB history to reach the “300 home runs and 300 stolen bases” milestone, potentially achieving it early in the 2026 season.

In the 2025 season, he continued climbing the franchise record lists: surpassing Earl Averill with 726 extra-base hits to become the team leader, and overtaking Albert Belle with 27 multi-homer games, also ranking first in franchise history. Last season, he passed Hall of Famer Jim Thome with 984 RBIs to move into second place, steadily closing in on Averill’s record of 1,084.

On the home run leaderboard, Ramirez ranks just behind Thome (337), while on the stolen base list, he trails Kenny Lofton (452). With the length of his new contract, he is expected to challenge for the top spot in both categories by the end of his career.

By then, Ramirez is likely to become the most decorated player in Guardians history. What is certain now is that he will remain with the team for a long time to come.