Yohan Manuel Ramírez (born May 6, 1995) is a Dominican professional

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in the

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organization. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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, and

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Career

Houston Astros

Ramírez signed with the

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as an international free agent on June 15, 2016, for a $15,000

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. He split the 2016 season between the

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and the

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, going a combined 2–1 with a 2.37 ERA over innings. He split the 2017 season between the

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, and

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, going a combined 4–5 with a 4.66 ERA over innings. Ramírez split the 2018 season between Quad Cities and Buies Creek, going a combined 6–8 with a 3.00 ERA over 78 innings and split the 2019 season between the

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and Corpus Christi, going a combined 4–7 with a 3.99 ERA over 106 innings.

Seattle Mariners

On December 12, 2019, Ramírez was selected by the

in the

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. He made his major league debut on July 24, 2020, against the

, pitching one scoreless inning and collecting his first MLB strikeout against Martín Maldonado. He finished the season with a 2.61 ERA along with 26 strikeouts and 20 walks in innings. In 2021, Ramírez made 25 appearances for Seattle, posting a 1–3 record and 3.90 ERA with 35 strikeouts in innings pitched. In 2022 with Seattle, Ramírez made seven appearances, struggling to a 7.56 ERA with 10 strikeouts in innings pitched. On May 13, he was

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Cleveland Guardians

Ramírez was traded to the

on May 16, 2022, in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. He appeared in 11 games for the Triple-A

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, allowing five earned runs in innings and pitched two innings in the majors for the Guardians on June 24, allowing one run on three hits. He was designated for assignment on July 3.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Ramírez was traded to the

on July 8, 2022, in exchange for cash considerations. He made 22 appearances for Pittsburgh down the stretch, posting a 3–1 record and 3.67 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 27 innings of work. He was optioned to the Triple-A

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to begin the 2023 season but was recalled by the Pirates on April 16, making his 2023 debut on April 19 against the

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. In 26 relief appearances, he logged a 3.67 ERA with 31 strikeouts in innings pitched. On September 1, Ramírez was again designated for assignment.

Chicago White Sox

On September 5, 2023, Ramírez was claimed off waivers by the

. In five games for Chicago, he struggled to a 9.00 ERA with four strikeouts across four innings pitched. Following the season, on December 13, he was designated for assignment by the White Sox.

New York Mets

On December 18, 2023, the White Sox traded Ramírez to the

in exchange for cash considerations. After struggling to an 11.81 ERA in three games for the Mets, he was designated for assignment on April 8, 2024.

Baltimore Orioles

On April 11, 2024, the Mets traded Ramírez to the

in exchange for cash considerations. In five appearances for Baltimore, he recorded a 6.00 ERA with six strikeouts across six innings pitched before he was designated for assignment on May 2.

New York Mets (second stint)

On May 6, 2024, Ramírez was claimed off waivers by the Mets. He was again designated for assignment on May 15 after posting a 7.56 ERA in two games.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On May 20, 2024, the Mets traded Ramírez to the

in exchange for cash considerations. On July 24, he gave up five earned runs without retiring a batter in the 8th inning of a close game against the

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. He was designated for assignment the following day. In 27 games for the Dodgers, Ramírez allowed 18 runs in innings for a 5.52 ERA.

Boston Red Sox

On July 28, 2024, Ramírez was claimed off waivers by the

. He pitched innings for the Red Sox, allowing two earned runs before he was again designated for assignment on July 31. Ramírez cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A

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on August 2. He elected free agency on October 1.

Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint)

On October 24, 2024, Ramírez signed a minor league contract with the

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