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Ramirez signed a minor-league contract with Los Angeles on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Ramirez pitched in 22 games a season ago across stops with Cleveland and the Blue Jays, posting a 5.40 ERA and 1.64 WHIP with a 24:15 K:BB over 25 innings of relief work. He'll be tasked with earning a spot on the big-league roster during spring training, though even if he begins the year in Triple-A, he could surface in the majors at some point during the season.
Ramirez cleared waivers and elected free agency Wednesday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
Ramirez recorded a 5.40 ERA this season in 25 innings for Cleveland and Toronto. The 30-year-old owns a career 4.46 ERA over parts of six seasons, meaning he's likely to keep finding work but is unlikely to pitch in a high-leverage role.
Toronto designated Ramirez for assignment Sunday.
The 30-year-old righty reliever was bumped off the 40-man roster to make room for another bullpen arm in Ryan Tepera (elbow), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Over 22 appearances between the Indians and Blue Jays this season, Ramirez has posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.64 WHIP across 25 innings.
Ramirez will serve as the Blue Jays' opener Monday against the Rangers, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Ramirez signed with the Blue Jays earlier this week after being released by the Indians and had his contract selected from Triple-A on Sunday. Either Brock Stewart or Zack Godley will be the bulk pitcher to follow.
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