Ramirez arrives in time to help Tribe’s run

CLEVELAND — Wherever he’s been needed, Indians’ infielder Jose Ramirez has risen to the occasion.

Ramirez started the season in left field to fill in for injured star Michael Brantley and finished the season as the starting third baseman — with stints at second base and shortstop in between. He’s been a key cog in the Indians’ World Series run.

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Ramirez first broke into the Majors at age 20 in 2013 but didn’t establish himself until this season. He finished second in the American League in doubles (46) and seventh in average (.312) with the second-fewest strikeouts (62) among qualified hitters.

“He’s been huge because you can put him anywhere in the lineup,” Indians hitting coach Ty Van Burkleo said. “And he’s done such a great job there because he’s a tough out. You …

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