MLB.com reports that Indians infielder Jose Ramirez injured his left thumb while playing in the Dominican Winter League, and he will probably need to have surgery. Ramirez is expected to be ready for the beginning of Cactus League play in late February.
Though he spent most of the 2013 season with Double-A Akron, Ramirez appeared in 15 games with the Indians, and he went 4 for 12 (.333) at the plate.