Ramos signed a minor-league contract with Los Angeles in February but did not see the start of the minor-league season. The 33-year-old hasn't seen major-league action since posting a 6.04 ERA and 1.68 WHIP over 47.2 innings with the Rangers in 2016.

Ramos didn't appear in any major-league games last season, instead spending the entire campaign with Triple-A Lehigh Valley within the Phillies' system. He posted a 4.00 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with a 74:31 K:BB in 92.1 innings of work split between the rotation and bullpen, and should provide extra organizational depth for Los Angeles this year.

Ramos will remain in camp until Friday to give the Phillies some innings as they close out their Grapefruit League schedule. He will open the year in the bullpen at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

After a four-year stretch of really sold pitching, Ramos took a major step back in 2016. He ended his campaign with an ERA north of six and had serious control issues walking 20 batters over over 47.2 innings. Ramos will have a chance to make the team if he can regain the prowess he showed from 2012-'15.