The Blue Jays released reliever Emmanuel Ramirez, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Toronto had designated the right-hander for assignment on Tuesday when they claimed Michael Petersen off waivers from Miami.
Ramirez is also a former waiver claim from the Marlins. Toronto grabbed the 30-year-old from the Fish in early September. They optioned him to Triple-A and kept him there for the remainder of the season. Ramirez did not throw a pitch for the Jays. His major league experience consists of 15 appearances with Miami earlier in the year. He tossed 20 2/3 innings with an earned run average approaching 7.00.
Things went a bit smoother in Triple-A. Ramirez combined for a 4.20 ERA across 45 frames between the two organizations. He punched out nearly 30% of batters faced against a manageable 9% walk rate. Ramirez flashed a three-pitch mix in his limited MLB look. He leaned most heavily on a 94 MPH fastball and a mid-80s splitter that generated a lot of whiffs. He’ll likely land a minor league contract somewhere.
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Dime a dozen depth arm. It’s always slow right now.
Peterson will be released once they realize he threw his wife down the stairs.
Ahhh that’s not somebody you want on the payroll.
I realize the reference, but even if it was the same Michael Peterson, the Jays are fairly lenient about past transgressions.
@ KamKid
Roberto Osuna would disagree
Dante Bichette was hired after his domestic violence arrests. Zack Scott was fired by the Mets for similar transgressions as Pete Walker who kept his job. I don’t think it’s black and white with the Jays’ front office. I think it’s more about green.
@Canuckleball
Alomar would also disagree
Not a MLB caliber arm. AAAdepth only.
His SIERA is not terrible, slightly below league average in 2024 but barely strikes anyone out. Makes sense to cut him.
Manny Ramirez
If Ramirez pitched well in Winter ball this season, an NPB team should try to sign him.