Free-agent pitcher Erasmo Ramirez is reportedly close to signing a minor-league deal with the Rays. (Marc Topkin at the Tamp Bay Times)
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.