Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher A.J. Ramos announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday. The nine-year veteran is hanging 'em up after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury during Spring Training. He has thrown just 7.1 innings since 2018, but earlier in his career, he posted three sub-2.85 ERAs and tallied 99 saves from 2015 to 2017. The former 21st-round pick of the Marlins defied the odds and earned an All-Star recognition in 2016. In addition to Miami and Los Angeles, he spent time in the majors with the Mets and Rockies.
The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent relief pitcher A.J. Ramos on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes an invite to major league camp. Ramos tossed 4 2/3 shutout innings of relief with the Halos in 2021 and will be battling for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen this spring. Ramos was an All-Star in 2016 with the Miami Marlins, but he hasn't had a save since 2017 and has played for four different teams in the last four seasons. The veteran right-hander has also pitched in only 6 2/3 major league innings in the last two seasons, and he didn't pitch at all in the big leagues in 2019.
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a minor league deal with relief pitcher A.J. Ramos on Thursday, according to a source. Ramos will be added to the 60-man player pool with summer camps beginning this weekend. The 33-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched in the big leagues since June of 2018, when he underwent labrum surgery on his shoulder. Ramos was an All-Star with the Marlins in 2016, sporting a 2.81 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 73 strikeouts and a career-high 40 saves in 64 innings as the team's closer. He saved 32 games the year prior and 27 games in 2017. Ramos certainly has experience, saving 99 games in seven seasons in the majors. He'll bring that experience to a loaded Dodgers squad, but he's unlikely to come into any fantasy relevance, especially during this shortened season.
With all the injuries the New York Mets have incurred this season, the shoulder injury to reliever A.J. Ramos has almost become an afterthought. But alas, the latest news on Ramos is not good. Ramos is currently getting a second opinion to help decide between surgery and a more conservative rehab plan. He's not expected back anytime soon, according to general manager Sandy Alderson. It's not good news for the Mets bullpen, but Ramos hasnt been very effective anyway. Hes pitched to a 6.41 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across 19 2/3 innings, clearly not doing much to help the Mets or your fantasy team. If Ramos goes under the knife, one would think that would put the cap on a very disappointing first full season in Queens.
Just because there's less than a week left in MLB's regular season, you didn't think the injury woes for the New York Mets were over, did you? It never ends for this team. Reliever AJ Ramos is currently experiencing right biceps tendinitis; he underwent an exam and is day-to-day. Ramos recently gave the closers role back to the returning Jeurys Familia, but even if he didn't he wasn't helping your team anyway. Since being dealt to the Mets, he owns a 5.00 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, and 1.92 K:BB. In other words, he's been terrible. Given that he's not going to close for the Mets next year, he's unlikely to come into much fantasy value, even in holds leagues, given his extreme volatility.
New York Mets closer AJ Ramos worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning to preserve a 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Ramos pitched 2/3 of an inning, striking out both batters he faced for his 26th save in 28 chances. Ramos has been rock-solid as a fantasy closer this season, posting a 3.61 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 66 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings of work. Ramos should continue to be a great source of strikeouts and saves as we enter the final month of the season.
The Miami Marlins traded closer AJ Ramos to the New York Mets in exchange for two prospects, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Rumors had swirled about the possibility of Ramos being dealt as the Marlins look to build for the future, and the team pulled the trigger on Friday. In exchange for Ramos, the Marlins will get pitcher Merandy Gonzalez and outfielder Ricardo Cespedes. Ramos has a 3.63 ERA to go with 20 saves this season.
Miami Marlins closer AJ Ramos is being scouted by the Rockies, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, but a trade is not imminent. Discussions will continue on the Marlins closer, who will likely move to a set up role behind Colorado's All-Star closer Greg Holland. Ramos only has a 4.09 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over the last 30 days, and 3.76 ERA and 1.28 WHIP for the season, but has struck out 10.8 batters per nine and had a 2.81 ERA last season. Kyle Barraclough was the most likely candidate to replace Ramos, but he just hit the disabled list, giving Junichi Tazawa a chance for saves in Miami.
Miami Marlins closer AJ Ramos is drawing interest from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays are only one team interested in him, but I write about the Rays so that is what I will explore. In terms of who would get the closer job if Ramos left Miami, it is unclear now that David Phelps was traded. The next highest number of holds on the team is Kyle Barraclough so perhaps he inherits. Another interesting question is whether Ramos could cause any concern for Alex Colome for the closer position of the Rays. The odds are that Ramos fantasy owners should feel nervous, as he loses most of his value if he moves to a team where he is not the closer.
Miami Marlins closer AJ Ramos was cool, calm and collected on Sunday as he shut down the Cubs for his 12th save of the season. After an awful start that saw his ERA balloon near the 4.70 mark, Ramos has converted seven of his previous eight save opportunities, including three in the last four days. Since blowing a save against the Atlanta Braves on June 17, Ramos has struck out six and allowed just two hits in 4 1/3 scoreless innings. He seems to be finding his groove, and the Marlins are giving him more opportunities to pick up saves.
