Erasmo Ramirez

Erasmo Ramirez came in for one out in the bottom of the ninth to close out the Rays' 7-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

This was Ramirez's first save since 2020 and in an odd way. He came into the game after Jason Adam got the first two outs of the ninth. Adam gave up a walk and a single, the Rays used a mound visit, that happened to be their last, and they were forced to switch pitchers. This shouldn't change anything for Tampa Bay's bullpen.

The Rays selected the contract of Erasmo Ramirez.

Fantasy Impact

Ramirez figures to provide some depth in the bullpen for Tampa Bay as a long reliever.

Free-agent pitcher Erasmo Ramirez is reportedly close to signing a minor-league deal with the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran was released by the Nationals last week and could land in Tampa where he pitched from 2015-2017. While he posted a 6.33 ERA in 23 relief appearances with the Nationals this season, the right-hander also worked to a 2.92 mark in 60 appearances (two starts) spanning 86 1/3 innings with the Nats in the 2022 campaign.

Erasmo Ramirez tossed three scoreless innings on the mound for the Nationals Sunday, allowing one hit and striking out two in the Nationals' 7-3 win over the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Ramirez was called on for the spot start Sunday and kept hitters off-balance through three scoreless frames. The veteran right-hander carries a 4.26 ERA and 1.35 WHIP to go along with a6.70 K/9 ratio in 32 appearances (two starts) on the mound this season.

Erasmo Ramirez lasted just three innings on the mound for the Nationals Monday, allowing six runs on six hits while also walking two and striking out four in the Nationals' 9-6 loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Ramirez struggled on the mound after getting the start after Josiah Gray was scratched due to the game being delayed due to weather. The veteran right-hander has little fantasy value for fantasy owners at this point and is best left on the waiver wire.