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 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.

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.