The New York Mets have acquired relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. Ramirez was designated for assignment by the White Sox last week in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for the recently-signed Eric Fedde. The right-hander split the 2023 season between the White Sox and Pirates while working to a 4.23 ERA across 31 outings and 38 1/3 innings of work. He broke out with a tidy 2.61 ERA across 16 appearances with the Mariners in the COVID-shortened 2020 season and has gone on to post a 3.99 ERA across 102 career appearances. His 5.05 FIP and elevated 12.5% BB% don't bode well moving forward but his 58.4% ground-ball rate from this past season could help mitigate any regression.
The Chicago White Sox have designated relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez for assignment. The move came Wednesday as Ramirez was designated after the signing of starter Eric Fedde became official. The right-hander split the Pirates and White Sox and worked to a decent 4.23 ERA across 31 appearances but also struggled to a 9.00 ERA across five outings upon a move to Chicago. The 28-year-old has made 102 career appearances and has worked to a solid 3.99 ERA in that time but he also sports a 5.05 FIP, 4.38 SIERA, and an elevated 12.5% BB% in stints with the Mariners, Guardians, Pirates, and White Sox. He should garner interest on a minor-league deal given his solid surface ERA in his career.
Seattle Mariners infielder Donovan Walton has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday. He is slashing .206/.254/.365 with a pair of home runs over 63 at-bats this season. Obviously, Walton is not much of a fantasy option, but will be nice depth for Seattle. Right-hander Yohan Ramirez has been optioned to the minors in a corresponding move. Neither of these players bring enough to the table to warrant adding in even deep leagues.
Luis Torrens Recalled Monday; Yohan Ramirez Demoted
Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma Monday. Relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez was sent down to make room for Torrens. Torrens struggled to a .519 OPS in 90 at-bats after making the major-league roster out of spring training, but he had more success for the Tacoma Rainiers, slashing .219/.318/.521 with six homers and 19 RBI in 19 games. It remains to be seen how much playing time Torrens will get, but it won't be enough to make him worthy of an add in fantasy leagues.
Aaron Fletcher, Wyatt Mills, And Yohan Ramirez Recalled From Triple-A
Seattle Mariners relief pitchers Aaron Fletcher, Wyatt Mills, and Yohan Ramirez were recalled from Triple-A Tacoma Friday, as four members of the major league bullpen were placed on the injured list without a designation, which usually means the placement is COVID-related. The Mariners have been leaning heavily on the bullpen, so opposing lineups may get a bit of a fantasy boost, but these relievers are well off the radar.
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