José Ramírez never got to take a swing at history and a place in one of baseball's most exclusive clubs. In the end, 40-40 was just out of reach. Cleveland's All-Star third baseman finished one home run shy of becoming the seventh player to hit 40 homers and steal 40 bases in the same season,

Cleveland's José Ramírez finished one home run shy of becoming the seventh player to hit 40 homers and steal 40 bases in the same season, denied the chance when the Guardians' regular-season finale against the Astros was canceled by rain on Sunday.

Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez launched his 39th home run of the year on Saturday night against the Houston Astros (GameTracker), putting him one more home run away from becoming the seventh player to ever record 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in a single season.

The regular season finale between the Guardians and Houston Astros was canceled Sunday after a lengthy delay, preventing Cleveland third baseman José Ramírez from a shot at hitting his 40th home run and joining the exclusive 40-40 club.