TRACK RECORD: The Mariners selected Ramirez from the Astros in the 2019 Rule 5 draft, taking advantage of Houston's 40-man roster crunch. Despite well below-average control, Ramirez's lightning-fast arm was worth the risk. He walked nearly a batter an inning in his 20.2 major league innings in 2020, but still posted a 2.61 ERA and limited opponents to a .130 batting average over 26 appearances.
SCOUTING REPORT: Ramirez sits 95-96 mph with his fastball and it would be a plus-plus pitch if he had just a bit more command. His heater has natural sink and he gets plenty of swings and misses when he throws it in the strike zone. Ramirez also flashes a plus 82 mph slider with sweeping action. He has occasionally used a curveball and changeup, but moving forward he's going to focus strictly on his fastball and slider mix. Ramirez has some deception in his max-effort, high three-quarters delivery. His well below-average control works to his advantage somewhat because batters can't dig in and get comfortable in the box.
THE FUTURE: Considering his relative inexperience, there's a chance Ramirez can harness his control and take on a high-leverage bullpen role. Regardless, he should be back in the Seattle bullpen in 2021.
Scouting Reports
TRACK RECORD: The Mariners selected Ramirez from the Astros in the 2019 Rule 5 draft, taking advantage of Houston's 40-man roster crunch. Despite well below-average control, Ramirez's lightning-fast arm was worth the risk. He walked nearly a batter an inning in his 20.2 major league innings in 2020, but still posted a 2.61 ERA and limited opponents to a .130 batting average over 26 appearances.
SCOUTING REPORT: Ramirez sits 95-96 mph with his fastball and it would be a plus-plus pitch if he had just a bit more command. His heater has natural sink and he gets plenty of swings and misses when he throws it in the strike zone. Ramirez also flashes a plus 82 mph slider with sweeping action. He has occasionally used a curveball and changeup, but moving forward he's going to focus strictly on his fastball and slider mix. Ramirez has some deception in his max-effort, high three-quarters delivery. His well below-average control works to his advantage somewhat because batters can't dig in and get comfortable in the box.
THE FUTURE: Considering his relative inexperience, there's a chance Ramirez can harness his control and take on a high-leverage bullpen role. Regardless, he should be back in the Seattle bullpen in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: The Mariners selected Ramirez from the Astros in the 2019 Rule 5 draft, taking advantage of Houston's 40-man roster crunch. Despite well below-average control, Ramirez's lightning-fast arm was worth the risk. He walked nearly a batter an inning in his 20.2 major league innings in 2020, but still posted a 2.61 ERA and limited opponents to a .130 batting average over 26 appearances.
SCOUTING REPORT: Ramirez sits 95-96 mph with his fastball and it would be a plus-plus pitch if he had just a bit more command. His heater has natural sink and he gets plenty of swings and misses when he throws it in the strike zone. Ramirez also flashes a plus 82 mph slider with sweeping action. He has occasionally used a curveball and changeup, but moving forward he's going to focus strictly on his fastball and slider mix. Ramirez has some deception in his max-effort, high three-quarters delivery. His well below-average control works to his advantage somewhat because batters can't dig in and get comfortable in the box.
THE FUTURE: Considering his relative inexperience, there's a chance Ramirez can harness his control and take on a high-leverage bullpen role. Regardless, he should be back in the Seattle bullpen in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: The Mariners selected Ramirez from the Astros in the 2019 Rule 5 draft, taking advantage of Houston's 40-man roster crunch. Despite well below-average control, Ramirez's lightning-fast arm was worth the risk. He walked nearly a batter an inning in his 20.2 major league innings in 2020, but still posted a 2.61 ERA and limited opponents to a .130 batting average over 26 appearances.
SCOUTING REPORT: Ramirez sits 95-96 mph with his fastball and it would be a plus-plus pitch if he had just a bit more command. His heater has natural sink and he gets plenty of swings and misses when he throws it in the strike zone. Ramirez also flashes a plus 82 mph slider with sweeping action. He has occasionally used a curveball and changeup, but moving forward he's going to focus strictly on his fastball and slider mix. Ramirez has some deception in his max-effort, high three-quarters delivery. His well below-average control works to his advantage somewhat because batters can't dig in and get comfortable in the box.
THE FUTURE: Considering his relative inexperience, there's a chance Ramirez can harness his control and take on a high-leverage bullpen role. Regardless, he should be back in the Seattle bullpen in 2021.
Career Transactions
Boston Red Sox sent RHP Yohan Ramírez outright to Worcester Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox designated RHP Yohan Ramírez for assignment.
Boston Red Sox activated RHP Yohan Ramírez.
Boston Red Sox claimed RHP Yohan Ramírez off waivers from Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated RHP Yohan Ramírez for assignment.
New York Mets traded RHP Yohan Ramírez to Los Angeles Dodgers for cash.
Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Yohan Ramírez.
New York Mets designated RHP Yohan Ramírez for assignment.
New York Mets activated RHP Yohan Ramírez.
New York Mets activated RHP Yohan Ramírez.
New York Mets claimed RHP Yohan Ramírez off waivers from Baltimore Orioles.
Baltimore Orioles designated RHP Yohan Ramírez for assignment.
Baltimore Orioles activated RHP Yohan Ramírez.
New York Mets traded RHP Yohan Ramírez to Baltimore Orioles for cash.
New York Mets designated RHP Yohan Ramírez for assignment.
New York Mets designated RHP Yohan Ramírez for assignment.
New York Mets activated RHP Yohan Ramírez.
RHP Yohan Ramírez roster status changed by New York Mets.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Yohan Ramirez to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Yohan Ramirez to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Yohan Ramirez to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Yohan Ramirez to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled RHP Yohan Ramirez from Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled RHP Yohan Ramirez from Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Yohan Ramirez to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Yohan Ramirez to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled RHP Yohan Ramirez from Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Yohan Ramirez to Indianapolis Indians.
Indianapolis Indians activated RHP Yohan Ramirez.
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