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4:38 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) Bay re-signed Ramirez to a minor-league contract Monday.
5:41 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Florida Complex League on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:19 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) was designated for assignment Saturday.
8:01 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk over 3.1 innings in Friday's win over the Angels. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.
11:40 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) is listed as the Rays' probable starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Angels.
6:47 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out three over three innings in Sunday's start against the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision.
10:55 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) will make a spot start Sunday against the Tigers in Detroit, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
1:54 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) had his contract selected by the Rays on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
7:47 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
8:07 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) pitched a scoreless fifth inning in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Rangers, allowing a walk and recording a strikeout.
9:22 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (4-3) gave up four earned runs on three hits and a walk over one-plus inning in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Cubs. He also recorded a strikeout and was charged with his first blown save of the season.
9:23 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) fired three scoreless innings in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Orioles, allowing three hits and recording two strikeouts.
10:03 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) fired a scoreless ninth inning in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Pirates, recording a strikeout.
6:19 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) will head back to the bullpen when Blake Snell gets recalled from Triple-A Durham to start Wednesday against the Pirates, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
12:32 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (4-2) gave up two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings in a win over the Reds on Wednesday.
8:47 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (3-2) allowed 10 runs -- eight earned -- on nine hits and two walks while striking out just two batters over 4.2 innings during Friday's loss to Detroit.
12:36 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) didn't factor into the decision Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader against the Athletics, giving up three earned runs on 10 hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out six.
5:28 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk, while striking out five, over 4.2 innings Sunday during Tampa Bay's 7-1 loss to Seattle.
6:37 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 10-8 win over the Rangers, giving up four earned runs on six hits and a walk over 2.1 innings. He also recorded a strikeout.
7:00 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) pitched a perfect 15th inning Sunday with two strikeouts to record the save in the Rays' 8-6 win over the Twins. will still make his scheduled start Monday at the Rangers despite this relief appearance, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
12:59 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (3-0) limited the Angels to two runs on four hits and a walk over six innings in Wednesday's win, though he struck out just two.
6:34 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (2-0) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over 5.1 innings, but received no decision Friday against the Yankees.
12:27 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) will start Friday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:56 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) struck out four batters and didn't allow a baserunner over two innings to collect his sixth hold of the season during Sunday's win over the Red Sox.
5:34 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) will move into the Rays' rotation when the next fifth-starter spot comes up, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
7:50 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) was credited with his fifth hold of the season in Friday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox, allowing a hit and a walk over a scoreless inning.
8:40 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) was reinstated from the paternity list on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:23 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) was placed on the paternity list Thursday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:14 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) was scratched from Tuesday's start due to uncertain weather conditions in Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:01 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Orioles, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.
1:35 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) has been confirmed as Tuesday's starter against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:45 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (2-0) allowed a single run on just two hits while striking out five batters over five innings during Thursday's win over Detroit.
10:39 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) Kevin Cash confirmed that Ramirez would enter the rotation and start Thursday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
7:48 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) who worked four strong innings in Saturday's loss to the Red Sox after Jake Odorizzi (hamstring) exited the game, is the leading candidate to take the latter's place in the rotation while he's sidelined, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
10:03 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) gave up one earned run on three hits over four innings in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Red Sox. He struck out two.
8:56 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (1-0) fired 1.2 scoreless innings in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays, recording two strikeouts.
7:17 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) was credited with his first hold of the season in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Yankees, surrendering a hit and a walk over two scoreless innings. He also recorded a strikeout.
5:34 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) who took his second loss of spring against the Pirates on Friday, is nevertheless looking refreshed and effective, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:05 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (0-1), who struck out two and gave up three runs (two earned) on one hit and two walks over two innings against the Twins on Friday, has given up just one hit overall despite a 4.50 ERA.
6:06 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) pitched two scoreless innings in Sunday's 8-2 Grapefruit League win over the Blue Jays, giving up just one walk. He also recorded a strikeout.
6:44 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) is throwing with no issues after sitting out with a strained hamstring for a few days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
8:04 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) did not throw participate in Wednesday's workout after tweaking his hamstring on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
8:59 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) agreed to a one-year, $3.125 million deal with the Rays on Friday, avoiding arbitration, FanRag Sports' Jon Heyman reports.
6:34 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) is a candidate to be moved this offseason from a Rays team looking to cut salary, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
9:27 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) notched his second save by pitching a clean 10th inning in Sunday's season-ending 6-4 victory over the Rangers. He also recorded a strikeout.
7:07 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) fired a perfect ninth inning in Tuesday's victory over the Blue Jays, striking out one.
8:23 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (7-10) gave up two earned runs on three hits and a walk over an inning in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Red Sox.
7:43 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) has put together scoreless outings in six of his eight August relief appearances, with the most recent being a 1.1-inning stint against the Red Sox on Monday in which he walked two but also recorded a pair of strikeouts.
8:34 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (7-8) gave up an earned run on three hits over 1.1 innings in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the A's.
3:50 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) threw two perfect innings Sunday, striking out four, to notch his 10th hold of the season in a win over the Orioles.
7:49 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) allowed only a hit over his one inning in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. He also recorded a strikeout.
7:32 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (7-4) picked up the win against the Twins on Friday after allowing one hit over an inning. He struck out one.
10:16 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (6-4) only tossed one inning, but he was credited with the loss after allowing one run on two hits and a walk Thursday against Minnesota.
9:15 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) could see a reduced workload with the return of Brad Boxberger from the disabled list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:34 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) who's been used frequently in relief this season, wants to "be smarter" in how much work he takes on going forward, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
7:29 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (6-2) surrendered three hits, two earned runs and two walks over two innings in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Marlins. He struck out two.
10:20 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (6-1) surrendered a hit and a walk over two innings in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Angels. He also struck out a batter.
9:24 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) will not start Sunday's game against the Angels, as that nod will instead go to Matt Andriese, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports.
5:22 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) could potentially draw a start Sunday against the Angels now that manager Kevin Cash has stated that his pitcher that day is "to be determined", Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:06 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) will be passed over for Saturday's start in favor of prospect Blake Snell, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:32 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) picked up his league-leading fourth win (tied with Chris Sale) in Thursday's fireworks show that ended with a 12-8 win over the Red Sox.
1:58 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) who is scheduled to start Saturday against the Yankees, is still available to pitch in relief Wednesday, Marc Topkin of Tampa Bay Times reports.
6:02 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (2-0) pitched 5.2 shutout innings with three hits, no walks and four strikeouts in a victory over the White Sox on Saturday.
11:40 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) will start Saturday against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
4:00 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) who worked two innings in relief during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Indians, remains likely to draw a Saturday spot start, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:04 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) could start Saturday's game against the White Sox, although the team has not yet made anything official, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports.
6:09 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) may be in line for a spot start on Friday versus the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
6:05 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings of one-hit ball in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out two.
9:06 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) will start his season in the bullpen while the Rays deploy a four-man rotation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
8:38 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) manager Kevin Cash said the team could get away with only four starters due to off days, which would likely mean some skipped starts for Ramirez, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
7:00 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) allowed four runs on 10 hits, walking one and striking out three over 5.1 innings, and came away with a no-decision against Toronto on Friday night.
8:12 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (11-6) sparkled in Thursday's win over the Red Sox, giving up two runs on four hits while striking out six in seven innings.
7:16 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (10-5) was brilliant in a no-decision Monday night, giving up just one hit over 7.1 innings while walking two and striking out six in a 4-1 loss to the Yankees.
8:32 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) (10-5) took a no-decision Tuesday, giving up four earned runs on six hits while walking none and striking out nine in an 8-7 loss to the Tigers.
6:47 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) lasted just four innings in Baltimore on Wednesday, giving up four runs on six hits while striking out three in a no-decision.
8:35 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits, walking three and striking out four over 4.1 innings of a 3-2 loss to Kansas City on Friday night.
9:09 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) is not expected to be shut down as the season nears its end, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
7:45 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) took a no-decision Saturday against the A's, allowing four earned runs over seven innings with four strikeouts.
8:58 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) improve to 10-4 with the win Monday over Houston, as he allowed two runs on two walks and six hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out two.
6:49 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) took the loss Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits over 7.1 innings. He struck out three.
6:07 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) lasted just 4.2 innings Saturday, allowing one run on four hits while striking out four.
7:41 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) took the loss despite allowing just one run on two hits over 5.2 innings Tuesday against Cleveland. He struck out seven and walked just one.
5:32 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) right-hander Erasmo Ramirez is probable for Tuesday's scheduled start against Cleveland.
4:45 PM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) right-hander Erasmo Ramirez left Saturday's game with an apparent hip or groin injury.
5:20 AM - Erasmo Ramirez (TB) right-hander Erasmo Ramirez went six strong innings Monday versus Washington.
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