Key Takeaways:
* Yohan Ramirez is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, after stints with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets in 2024.
* The Dodgers acquired Ramirez in a trade transaction, which was announced on Twitter.
* Baltimore’s roster shifts continue with the return of former team ace, Kyle Bradish, leading to the designated for assignment of reliever Mike Baumann.
* The Orioles’ pitching rotation maintains a collective 3.25 ERA, ranking fifth in MLB through 44 games in 2024.
New Pitcher for Dodgers: Yohan Ramirez
The Los Angeles Dodgers are welcoming relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez to their squad following a trade. The move from the New York Mets to the Dodgers came in exchange for cash considerations, as announced by the team on Twitter.
Ramirez’s MLB Journey Continues
This is not Ramirez’s first MLB move. The 29-year-old right-handed pitcher formerly played with the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Mets, marking the Dodgers as his third team for 2024. Notably, this is also Ramirez’s seventh team since making his debut in major league baseball in 2020. A trade landed him in Baltimore earlier this year, and he played five games with the team before being transferred again.
During his brief stint with the Orioles, Ramirez delivered six strikeouts in six innings resulting in a 6.00 ERA. However, Baltimore assigned him in a transaction that enabled Kyle Bradish to return to the team. Ramirez then headed to New York, becoming a Met via a waiver claim. Within the Mets, he only made two appearances before his move to the Dodgers.
Baltimore Orioles’ Roster Changes
The Orioles’ baseball team is immersed in rebuilding their pitching staff, with several significant changes. With Grayson Rodriguez returning to the lineup, reliever Mike Baumann was designated. This shifted the Orioles’ 40-man-roster as Rodriguez took his spot. Baumann was without options on his contract at the time of his designation.
Baumann, 28, made 17 appearances with the Orioles this season, recording 16 strikeouts in 18.1 innings with a 3.44 ERA. Despite his recent good performance, notably a 1.17 ERA in May, his spot was unfortunately required for Rodriguez’s return.
Rodriguez’s Return Bolsters Orioles’ Pitching
Grayson Rodriguez’s return provided a sparkle of hope for the Orioles’ pitching staff. The 24-year-old ace played six scoreless innings against the Seattle Mariners. However, despite his seven strikeouts and 3.15 ERA, the Orioles lost 4-3 after the relievers that followed Rodriguez gave up four runs between the seventh and eighth innings. Although the team lost to the Mariners, they emerged victorious in the three-game series.
Bradish Returns to Boost Orioles’ Lineup
The return of Kyle Bradish, a key contributor to the Orioles’ 2023 success, brought more confidence to the team. Bradish looks set to replicate his previous year’s form, with 12 strikeouts in his first three starts. Baltimore has maintained a 3-0 record with Bradish on the mound, showing the positive impact of his return. However, the former ace is still aspiring to secure his first individual win.
The Orioles’ pitching rotation, currently with a collective 3.25 ERA, ranks fifth in the MLB through 44 games in 2024. The return of Bradish and Rodriguez working in tandem with Corbin Burnes’ ace material should continue moving the ship in the right direction.
The future of the Orioles’ pitching staff looks optimistic, and Ramirez’s journey continues with the Dodgers. The 2024 MLB season promises to deliver exciting changes and strategies as teams vie for the top spots.