Summary
Minnesota Twins pitcher Erasmo Ramírez, a 14-year veteran, has chosen to become a free agent. Ramírez pitched well for the Twins in August but was removed from the main roster at the end of the month, allowing him to pursue opportunities with other teams.
Key Facts
- Erasmo Ramírez is a right-handed pitcher with 14 years of experience in Major League Baseball.
- He played for the Minnesota Twins and had a 2.45 ERA in 11 innings during August 2023.
- Ramírez only struck out five batters and had a higher FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching) of 5.14, suggesting he allowed more on-field action than his ERA shows.
- He was designated for assignment, which means he was removed from the Twins' main 40-man roster.
- The decision makes him eligible for free agency before those who stayed on the 40-man roster until the season ended.
- Ramírez played previously for the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Detroit Tigers, and Washington Nationals.
- His best season came in 2015 with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he achieved an 11-6 record.
- While he may not get a guaranteed contract, Ramírez might receive an invitation to spring training from one of the 30 MLB teams.
