Report: Ramirez prefers to stay in Cleveland for rest of career

Cleveland Indians star third baseman Jose Ramirez doesn't appear to be interested in playing for another team.

Ramirez would like to stay with the soon-to-be Guardians for the rest of his career, sources told Zack Meisel of The Athletic.

Cleveland's front office reportedly wants to keep the three-time AL MVP finalist for the long haul, and extension negotiations are expected to take place before the next campaign starts.

Ramirez, who's owed $12 million in 2022 and $14 million in 2023 on two team options, has amassed a career .855 OPS with 163 home runs, 154 stolen bases, and 540 RBIs over nine years in Cleveland. No batter in baseball has accrued a higher fWAR (9.8) over the last two seasons than the Dominican star.

The 29-year-old's name has also surfaced in trade talks. The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly made a run at acquiring Ramirez during this season's trade deadline.