Erasmo Ramírez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Holding workout for teams Ramirez will throw for interested teams in a workout Wednesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Ramirez has been used primarily as a reliever during his stints in the majors the last few years, but he has been training as a starting pitcher this offseason. The 35-year-old is likely to have to take a minor-league contract and be assigned to a Triple-A rotation to begin the 2026 season. Ramirez made nine relief appearances for the Twins in 2025, yielding four runs (three earned) over 11 innings.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Twins outrighted Ramirez to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

Impact Ramirez passed through waivers unclaimed after being booted off the 40-man roster and will remain in the organization. He'll give the Twins some experienced relief depth in the minors.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Twins outrighted Ramirez to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

Impact Ramirez passed through waivers unclaimed after being booted off the 40-man roster and will remain in the organization. He'll give the Twins some experienced relief depth in the minors.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taj Bradley gets off to a rough start in Minnesota Twins debut

Taj Bradley got off to a rough start in his first game with the Minnesota Twins after he was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Loses roster spot The Twins designated Ramirez for assignment Sunday.

Impact Since Ramirez doesn't have minor-league options, the Twins had to move him off the 40-man roster to make room for right-hander Taj Bradley, who was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to start Sunday's game against the White Sox. After being summoned to the majors Aug. 1, Ramirez made nine relief appearances and submitted a 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 5:2 K:BB in 11 innings. He could attract interest via waivers from teams looking to add another multi-inning option to the bullpen.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot The Twins designated Ramirez for assignment Sunday.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keith scores on sacrifice fly in 11th, Tigers rally to top Twins 4-3

Colt Keith scored on Gleyber Torres’ sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Thursday night

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns save Sunday Ramirez picked up the save Sunday against the Guardians. Michael Tonkin began the ninth inning with a three-run lead but gave up two runs. Ramirez replaced him to retire the final...

Impact Cole Sands was thought to be Minnesota's new closer after the top five options in the bullpen were traded Thursday, but it was Tonkin who was given the first opportunity. Despite the save, Ramirez isn't likely to be used to close games. However, Sunday's game may be a sign that manager Rocco Baldelli will use a committee approach at the end of games with no set closer.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins score 4 runs in 1st inning, beat Guardians 5-4 to snap 4-game losing streak

Trevor Larnach had a two-run single in a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep

AUGUST 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Joins big-league roster The Twins selected Ramirez's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Impact Ramirez will help stabilize the Twins' bullpen following the trade deadline. The 35-year-old right-hander pitched in seven games out of the bullpen for St. Paul, registering a 6.55 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB across 11 innings of work.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts for Triple-A club Ramirez (shoulder) was reinstated from Triple-A St. Paul's 60-day injured list Tuesday and struck out three while allowing two hits over two scoreless innings.

Impact Ramirez had been out all season after suffering a significant right shoulder strain in spring training that ended his longshot bid for a spot in the Twins' Opening Day bullpen. After beginning a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on June 20 and making three appearances, Ramirez proved his health and was given the green light to make his debut for St. Paul.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent out of MLB camp The Twins reassigned Ramirez (shoulder) to minor-league camp Sunday, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact As a non-roster invitee, Ramirez was already facing an uphill battle to win a spot in the Twins' Opening Day bullpen before he recently suffered a significant tear in his right shoulder. He'll likely report to Triple-A St. Paul but could be in store for a long-term stay on the injured list before making his 2025 debut.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota RHP Ramirez out for extended time with a tear in his shoulder

Minnesota right-hander Erasmo Ramirez has a significant tear in his shoulder and will be out for an extended period

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with shoulder tear Ramirez has a "significant tear" in his shoulder and will miss an extended amount of time, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact The Twins haven't provided an exact timeline for Ramirez's return, but it doesn't sound like he'll be back anytime soon. The 34-year-old righty signed a minor-league deal with Minnesota in the offseason, and once he's healthy he'll likely fill in as bullpen depth for Triple-A St. Paul.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ty France finalizes 1-year deal with Twins, who add Erasmo Ramírez with minor league contract

First baseman Ty France has finalized a one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, who also announced a minor league deal with right-hander Erasmo Ramírez

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Latches on with MIN Ramirez signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Ramirez appeared in 13 games for the Rays last season, during which he posted a 4.35 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 20.2 innings. He'll now attempt to win a spot in Minnesota's bullpen during spring training, though it's likely he'll begin the season at Triple-A St. Paul as organizational depth.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Ramirez elected free agency Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Rays in late August but remained in the organization and finished the campaign in Triple-A. The right-handed hurler logged a 4.35 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB over 20.2 innings while going 3-0 with one save in the majors last season. Ramirez worked as a starter early in his career but has been almost exclusively a reliever since 2019.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in organization Ramirez cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Durham.

Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay over the weekend, but he'll stick in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Ramirez has made 13 appearances with the Rays this season and posted a 4.35 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB across 20.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man The Rays designated Ramirez for assignment Saturday.

Impact Just five days after joining the active roster, Ramirez will now lose his spot on the 40-man after allowing two runs and striking out six batters while walking four in 4.2 innings. The 34-year-old cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A when he was DFA'd by Tampa Bay in May, though he may be claimed by another bullpen-needy team this time around.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manny Machado hits 3-run homer and singles twice in the Padres' 13-5 victory over the Rays

Manny Machado hit a three-run homer in the second inning and singled twice to help the San Diego Padres beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-5 on Friday night

AUGUST 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Returns to big leagues The Rays selected Ramirez's contract from Triple-A Durham on Monday.

Impact Ramirez will begin his second stint with the Rays of the season, as he was previously called up from Triple-A on April 20 and produced a 4.50 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 16 innings before being cast off the 40-man roster about a month later. The Rays optioned lefty Jacob Lopez to Triple-A in a corresponding move to clear a spot on the active roster for Ramirez, who will likely fill a multi-inning role out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be called up Monday Ramirez is expected to have his contract selected from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ramirez was sent down in late May, but he'll return to the big leagues after producing a 3.20 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 44 strikeouts over 39.1 innings in 27 appearances with Durham following his demotion. The right-hander will provide Tampa Bay with another veteran option out of the bullpen ahead of their three-game series in Seattle.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Rays designated Ramirez for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Ramirez will move off Tampa Bay's 26-man active roster and 40-man roster after delivering a 4.50 ERA and 9:6 K:BB across 16 innings. The right-hander seems likely to clear waivers and could wind up remaining in the organization.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DeLuca hits go-ahead homer in 8th as Rays rally to beat Blue Jays 5-4 for 11th win in 15 games

Jonny DeLuca hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 for their 11th win in 15 games

MAY 18, 2024 • Associated Press

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