Giants re-signed RHP Ramon Ramirez to a minor league contract. Ramirez was released by the Giants last week, but the two sides quickly hammered out a new agreement. The 31-year-old right-hander is set to open the season with Triple-A Fresno and could be an option to join the major league bullpen eventually.

Giants released RHP Ramon Ramirez. It's a bit of a surprise, as Ramirez appeared likely to earn a bullpen spot after being inked to a minor league deal last month. However, he reported late to camp due to a visa issue and then posted an 11.25 ERA over eight appearances. The owner of a career 3.32 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over seven seasons, Ramirez won't be out of a job long.

Ramon Ramirez has reported to Giants' camp. He had been dealing with a visa issue. Ramirez is in camp on a minor league invite but should have no trouble cracking the Opening Day roster.

Ramon Ramirez is expected to report late to Giants' camp due to visa issues. Just as long as it doesn't drag on too long, it shouldn't affect his bid for an Opening Day roster spot. Ramirez held a 4.24 ERA and 52/35 K/BB ratio over 63 2/3 innings with the Mets last season, but he enjoyed success out of the Giants' bullpen from 2010-2011.

Giants signed RHP Ramon Ramirez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Ramirez had a 4.24 ERA and 52/35 K/BB ratio over 63 2/3 innings with the Mets last season, but he enjoyed success out of the Giants' bullpen from 2010-2011. With a solid spring, the 31-year-old right-hander should be in good position for a roster spot.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Giants have agreed to a deal with right-hander Ramon Ramirez. No word on the terms involved. Ramirez was dealt to the Mets last offseason along with Andres Torres in the Angel Pagan deal, but now both players are back with the Giants. The 31-year-old right-hander had a 4.24 ERA and 52/35 K/BB ratio over 63 2/3 innings last season.

Ramon Ramirez (hamstring) tossed a scoreless inning Wednesday in his second minor league rehab appearance with High-A St. Lucie. That's better. Ramirez allowed three runs on five hits over one inning in his first appearance on Monday, but he's headed in the right direction. Barring any setbacks with his hamstring, he should rejoin the Mets' bullpen within the next few days.

Ramon Ramirez is scheduled to be examined by team doctors Monday. The Mets were expected to place Ramirez on the disabled list Sunday, but no official move has been made. Ramirez could still end up on the DL when Chris Young and Miguel Batista (back) are activated on Tuesday.

Ramon Ramirez, not Elvin Ramirez as previously reported, injured himself while jumping in the pile celebrating Johan Santana's no-hitter on Friday. There is no word yet on the extent of the injury or how long he may be out, but it's a tough blow to the Mets bullpen. We'll pass along more info as soon as it is known.

According to ESPN New York's Adam Rubin, the Mets will not be adding a second left-handed pitcher to the bullpen anytime soon. The current plan is to use Ramon Ramirez more frequently against left-handed hitters. Ramirez, who was acquired as part of the Angel Pagan deal this offseason, has a 3.93 ERA in 15 appearances with the Mets.