Headlines

  • Giants, Scott Kazmir Agree To Minor League Deal
  • Yankees Sign Justin Wilson
  • Braves Sign Jake Lamb
  • Athletics Sign Mitch Moreland
  • Yankees Re-Sign Brett Gardner
  • Giants To Sign Jake McGee
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Indians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2020-21 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2021
    • 2021 MLB Arbitration Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • Last 100 Comments
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Marlins Designate Harold Ramirez For Assignment

By Steve Adams | February 17, 2021 at 11:54am CDT

The Marlins announced Wednesday that they’ve designated outfielder Harold Ramirez for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to right-hander John Curtiss, whose previously reported acquisition from the Rays is now official. Miami also formally announced its one-year deal with outfielder Adam Duvall today, placing righty Jeff Brigham to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Ramirez, 26, made his Major League debut with the Marlins in May 2019 and came out of the gates on fire, batting .368/.419/.474 in his first month of action. His bat cooled after the fact, but that early hot streak was enough to leave him with a respectable .276/.312/.416 batting line through 446 plate appearances as a rookie.

The 2020 season was another story entirely, however, as Ramirez was among the many Marlins players to test positive for Covid-19 early in the year when the team was hit with an outbreak of the virus. He returned in early September but sustained an immediate hamstring injury that resulted in him being carted off the field. Ramirez didn’t make it back to the active roster following that injury and finished out his 2020 season with just three games and 11 plate appearances.

That was obviously a disappointing outcome for a player who likely hoped to have cemented himself on the big league roster with a decent rookie showing, and today’s DFA is a further downturn in trajectory. The Marlins will have a week to trade Ramirez or pass him through outright waivers. SportsGrid’s Craig Mish tweets that Miami has been attempting to move him “to no avail,” though with the DFA clock now ticking, it’s possible those talks could be accelerated.

Ramirez does have a minor league option remaining, and in addition to a respectable output at the plate in 2019,  he carries a career .303/.358/.421 slash in parts of eight minor league seasons. He’s still appeared in only 31 games at the Triple-A level, but Ramirez has been productive both there and in Double-A. He’s best deployed in an outfield corner, but the Fish gave him 192 innings of center field work in 2019, so he can at least handle the position. Teams in search of a right-handed, corner outfield bat could certainly have interest in swinging a minor deal for Ramirez, who can be controlled through at least the 2025 season.

Share 0 Retweet 9 Send via email0

Adam Duvall Harold Ramirez Jeff Brigham Miami Marlins Transactions

Cubs Sign Jake Arrieta
Main
Phillies Sign Brad Miller
59 comments
newest oldest

Comments

  1. Ully

    1 week ago

    Solid, not spectacular 2019 season and then what happened to him last year?

    1 Like
    Reply
    • andrewgauldin

      1 week ago

      He was injured.

      Like
      Reply
  2. KG25Baseball

    1 week ago

    Really Marlins!!? He’s a great contact hitter with a high upside. He’s been hurt but he could’ve been solid

    2 Like
    Reply
  3. BobbyVwannabe

    1 week ago

    Totally wouldn’t mind NY Mets going after him for more OF depth. I was impressed watching him hit in 2019.

    1 Like
    Reply
    • Far Beyond Driven

      1 week ago

      He’d be our 7th outfielder behind Jose Martinez

      1 Like
      Reply
      • MetsFan22

        1 week ago

        Could you believe that MarlinsFanBase thinks he is better than Nimmo? Lol

        1 Like
        Reply
        • Mrtwotone

          1 week ago

          *grabs popcorn to watch the fight between MFB and Metsfan22.

          7 Like
          Reply
        • MarlinsFanBase

          1 week ago

          He is better than Nimmo. Ramirez can actually hit his way onto base and can actually run the bases.

          Like
          Reply
        • andremets

          1 week ago

          I suspect this comment wasn’t even the dumbest post MFB have ever made. Now I hope the Mets claim Ramirez and stash him at AAA so I can literally laugh at how a Miami “starter” is now a Mets’ AAA reserve.

          Like
          Reply
        • MarlinsFanBase

          1 week ago

          And we can laugh at your last place finish despite all the hype.

          How about this for a laugh…1986!

          1 Like
          Reply
        • MarlinsFanBase

          1 week ago

          But I do want to know from you Mets fans, besides keeping the bat glued to his shoulder, what does Brandon Nimmo do?

          He sucks on the bases. He sucks on defense. He is mediocre at best when he actually swings the bat.

          So, please explain what does he do? What makes a player good when he sucks at most things and his one skill is what the worst hitter on Little League teams do – don’t swing?

          1 Like
          Reply
      • stymeedone

        1 week ago

        Is Jose Martinez really an OF?

        1 Like
        Reply
    • jim stem

      1 week ago

      He’d be a good AAA stash for the Mets, but I have to believe he could secure a major league contract with a weaker or rebuilding team. He’s provide a good compliment to a player like Schwarber.

      Like
      Reply
  4. buccosfan :(

    1 week ago

    I could see the Pirates putting in a claim here. They are looking for some outfield competition and he could get a shot at some real playing time.

    6 Like
    Reply
    • ElGaupo77

      1 week ago

      I thought so too but Alford has a little more upside with similar positions, unless he goes to Aaa.

      1 Like
      Reply
      • Mendoza Line 215

        1 week ago

        I think that they will give Alford an honest to goodness chance to play and see what he has.He looked pretty good last year.Hopefully,his injury will not set him back.

        Like
        Reply
  5. stan lee the manly

    1 week ago

    This seems like a quality target for St. Louis with their question mark on LF. More competition for spring training

    Like
    Reply
  6. Luc 2

    1 week ago

    He needs to go to a team like the Pirates, Tigers, or some other bad team.

    2 Like
    Reply
  7. andrewgauldin

    1 week ago

    I understand the move, Duvall coming in, too many outfielders on the roster even before Duvall. However, he was one of the guys I was hoping would get 400-500 plate appearances this season.

    Like
    Reply
  8. fathead0507

    1 week ago

    Rangers need a RH OF I imagine

    Like
    Reply
  9. stretch123

    1 week ago

    I think Sierra should have been DFA… Out of options, zero power. HRam could’ve been a solid No 4 outfielder for years to come but Fish do have younger, more high upside guys.

    Like
    Reply
    • andrewgauldin

      1 week ago

      Sierra is a nice 5th OF. Lots of speed, can play CF, could probably platoon with Duvall in RF.
      Marlins had a winning record when he was in the lineup last season, and slumped when he was injured.
      Although I do think Harold has the higher upside, and should have been given the role that Duvall now has.

      Like
      Reply
      • stretch123

        1 week ago

        Valid points however, I do think outfielders with speed are more so needed for postseason teams and they are much easier to find in September when rosters expand. A team like the Marlins cannot afford to trade away players with upside. Ramirez to me smells like a Pirates acquisition, and will end up hitting 20-25 homers annually. But we’ll see. I do love Sierra as a player too. If only he could add some gap power (doubles, triples).

        1 Like
        Reply
        • andrewgauldin

          1 week ago

          I do agree. I’m not a fan of this move, and I’m not a fan of the Duvall signing because that ultimately led to this move. Whether it be the pirates or whoever, I think he will do quite well.

          Like
          Reply
    • jigokusabre0

      1 week ago

      Lewis Brinson is literally the worst hitting OF in the history of baseball.

      Like
      Reply
      • elscorcho the marlin

        1 week ago

        You know the definition of “literally”, right?

        Like
        Reply
        • jigokusabre0

          1 week ago

          Yes.

          Lewis Brinson is “literally” the worst hitting OF in the history of baseball.

          Like
          Reply
        • jigokusabre0

          1 week ago

          Yes.

          Lewis Brinson is *literally* the worst. Lit. Er. Ally.

          stathead.com/sharing/kl2EN

          Like
          Reply
        • MarlinsFanBase

          1 week ago

          How is it that Brinson stays and Ramirez is gone?

          When you see a move like this, you have to question what’s been going on behind the scenes because we all are questioning this move. And we’re not the first rebuilding team to move on from Ramirez. That doesn’t ever look right for a player. I really want to know what comes out as the reason behind this move.

          Like
          Reply
        • ludafish

          1 week ago

          Brinson has a club option left. For 3 weeks in September he looked very good and went back to being awful. With the option they can hide him in the minors again hoping he can become at least serviceable.
          Ramirez can’t stay healthy and I believe can’t be sent down. He has to accept assignment.

          Like
          Reply
        • jigokusabre0

          1 week ago

          Ramirez does have a minor league, per the article.

          Like
          Reply
  10. Rangers29

    1 week ago

    Isn’t this the guy that Marlinsfan said was better than Brandon Nimmo whenever him and Metsfan22 would get at it?

    4 Like
    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      1 week ago

      does have more upside imo

      Like
      Reply
      • MetsFan22

        1 week ago

        Lol what??? Lol

        Like
        Reply
    • MetsFan22

      1 week ago

      Yes he did.

      Like
      Reply
    • MarlinsFanBase

      1 week ago

      Yes, and I still say he’s better than Nimmo.

      if Nimmo was a Marlin, this shows that Nimmo would be cut loose today.

      Like
      Reply
      • ludafish

        1 week ago

        Nimmo is elite at getting on base. He’s not good in a lot of other things. But he has shown very very above average OBP skills leading to OPS+ of 140. So no he isn’t better than Nimmo. Nimmo is over rated and can’t do anything clutch. Ramirez may have a higher ceiling. But in the end right now Nimmo is better. Sorry friend, you friend you know I’m a Marlins fan and Mets hater but let’s be real for a moment.

        Like
        Reply
  11. goalieguy41

    1 week ago

    Could never figure out why the Jays let this guy walk

    1 Like
    Reply
  12. jim stem

    1 week ago

    He’s a good contact guy that can run a little. He should be snapped up by any team looking for a solid 4th outfield type.

    1 Like
    Reply
  13. stymeedone

    1 week ago

    Tigers could pick him up so Avila has another young OF to waive.

    Like
    Reply
  14. Cgoss

    1 week ago

    The Orioles need a backup OF. This would be a great pickup

    Like
    Reply
  15. OIC2021

    1 week ago

    He might be better than all the Indian OFs except Eddie Rosario

    Like
    Reply
  16. UKPhil

    1 week ago

    I hope Harold slides all the way past waivers to the Marlins minor league system, because I do believe he’s capable of having a pretty decent major league career. Fingers crossed.

    1 Like
    Reply
    • MarlinsFanBase

      1 week ago

      I would be surprised if that happened. I really don’t understand this. I think most Marlins fans don’t understand this. But then again, we were wondering why did the Blue Jays let us grab him up after we saw him in Spring Training.

      There’s got to be something behind the scenes. It’s odd to give up a young player that has shown some good performance and potential. Now this is twice with two different teams that have been rebuilding. And the Marlins were already actively trying to trade him? What’s going on?

      Like
      Reply
      • Mendoza Line 215

        1 week ago

        He was also given away by the Pirates in the Liriano deal in 2016.He has little power and reminded them too much of Jose Tabata and Lastings Milledge,outfielders who could hit .280 and were decent runners and fielders,but did not have particularly good arms and had little or no power.

        1 Like
        Reply
        • MarlinsFanBase

          1 week ago

          Yeah, that’s right. He was with the Pirates. So, something seems up with Ramirez. I’m curious to know what was behind this.

          Here’s another kicker in this. We are moving Ramirez, but keeping Brinson?

          1 Like
          Reply
        • jigokusabre0

          1 week ago

          Because Brinson is the centerpiece in the worst trade in Marlins history (yes, even counting the Cabrerea fiasco).

          Gotta keep floating that sunk cost.

          3 Like
          Reply
        • MarlinsFanBase

          1 week ago

          I hope it’s not due to hoping that Brinson saves the Yelich trade. If he doesn’t show something, and Ramirez goes elsewhere to become a solid player for a number of years, that just make that trade sting even more. Brinson lost his job to Ramirez.

          Personally, I think there’s something behind the scenes that we haven’t heard of yet.

          1 Like
          Reply
        • ludafish

          1 week ago

          If Monte Harrison can strike out less then the Yelich trade is a wash. At the time of the trade MIL fans were infuriated about what they gave up. Hindsight is 20 20. Yelich never looked that good before. Brinson shows flashes of elite talent for 8 games then dies in a fire. Since he has an option left they maintain hope. But this new regime isn’t afraid to fail and let go. So after this season if Monte and Lewis don’t work out bye bye oh well.

          Like
          Reply
        • jigokusabre0

          1 week ago

          Brinson is the worst hitting OF in baseball history. Diaz, Harrison and Yamamoto are below replacement level, thus far, and Yam’s already gone. .

          Yelich has had two MVP caliber seasons since leaving Miami. .

          Like
          Reply
        • andremets

          1 week ago

          MFB probably thought Yamamoto had more upside than Syndergaard up until the moment he was traded to the Mets last week. Now he’s just a scrub.

          Like
          Reply
        • ludafish

          7 days ago

          Nah the entire Miami fan base and organization lost hope with him at the end of 2019 and then for sure in 2020. He has about 4 45-50 grade pitches. Can not miss his spots or it’s over. He will spot start for the Mets occasionally and probably throw a couple gems. With a start or two in between of 6ER in less than 3 innings.

          Like
          Reply
  17. MarlinsFanBase

    1 week ago

    This is surprising. I’m wondering what happened.

    1 Like
    Reply
    • andrewgauldin

      1 week ago

      Duvall happened

      Like
      Reply
      • MarlinsFanBase

        1 week ago

        Even if due to Duvall, they still could have DFA’d Brinson whose older and lost his job to Ramirez.

        1 Like
        Reply
        • Mjm117

          1 week ago

          Brinson still has an option

          Like
          Reply
        • jigokusabre0

          1 week ago

          So does Ramirez.

          Like
          Reply
  18. BudgetBall

    1 week ago

    Would love to see the Bucs pick him up. He’s only 26 and just developing his power. He’s a solid 4th OF at the very least. I know the Bucs traded him in 2016, but he’s a much stronger player now.

    Like
    Reply
  19. sandman12

    6 days ago

    Clearly a trade for Ramirez is in the offing.

    Like
    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.
Log in Register

ad: 300x250_1_MLB

    Top Stories

    Giants, Scott Kazmir Agree To Minor League Deal

    Yankees Sign Justin Wilson

    Braves Sign Jake Lamb

    Athletics Sign Mitch Moreland

    Yankees Re-Sign Brett Gardner

    Giants To Sign Jake McGee

    Mariners CEO Kevin Mather Resigns

    Athletics Sign Trevor Rosenthal

    Padres Extend Fernando Tatis Jr.

    Mets Sign Kevin Pillar

    Recent

    MLBTR Live Chat

    Mets, Caleb Joseph Agree To Deal

    NL Central Notes: Senzel, Pirates, Vogelbach

    Angels Acquire Jack Mayfield, Designate Robel Garcia

    Latest On Astros’ Extension Possibilities

    MLBTR Poll: Top-5 Free Agent Contracts

    California Health Notes: Murphy, Ohtani, Bellinger

    Giants Sign Jeremy Walker

    Pirates Acquire Dustin Fowler From Athletics

    Red Sox Designate Marcus Walden

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Kris Bryant Rumors
    • Jackie Bradley Jr. Rumors
    • Jake Odorizzi Rumors
    • Taijuan Walker Rumors
    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Go Ad-Free
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • 2020-21 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2021
    • 2021 MLB Arbitration Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Indians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    ad: 160x600_MLB

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • Feeds by Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    hide arrowsFOX Sports Engage Network scroll to top
    Close

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version