Ramirez will throw for interested teams in a workout Wednesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez has been used primarily as a reliever during his stints in the majors the last few years, but he has been training as a starting pitcher this offseason. The 35-year-old is likely to have to take a minor-league contract and be assigned to a Triple-A rotation to begin the 2026 season. Ramirez made nine relief appearances for the Twins in 2025, yielding four runs (three earned) over 11 innings.

The Twins outrighted Ramirez to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez passed through waivers unclaimed after being booted off the 40-man roster and will remain in the organization. He'll give the Twins some experienced relief depth in the minors.

The Twins designated Ramirez for assignment Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Since Ramirez doesn't have minor-league options, the Twins had to move him off the 40-man roster to make room for right-hander Taj Bradley, who was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to start Sunday's game against the White Sox. After being summoned to the majors Aug. 1, Ramirez made nine relief appearances and submitted a 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 5:2 K:BB in 11 innings. He could attract interest via waivers from teams looking to add another multi-inning option to the bullpen.

Ramirez picked up the save Sunday against the Guardians. Michael Tonkin began the ninth inning with a three-run lead but gave up two runs. Ramirez replaced him to retire the final two batters for a save in his first appearance of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Cole Sands was thought to be Minnesota's new closer after the top five options in the bullpen were traded Thursday, but it was Tonkin who was given the first opportunity. Despite the save, Ramirez isn't likely to be used to close games. However, Sunday's game may be a sign that manager Rocco Baldelli will use a committee approach at the end of games with no set closer.

The Twins selected Ramirez's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez will help stabilize the Twins' bullpen following the trade deadline. The 35-year-old right-hander pitched in seven games out of the bullpen for St. Paul, registering a 6.55 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB across 11 innings of work.

Ramirez (shoulder) was reinstated from Triple-A St. Paul's 60-day injured list Tuesday and struck out three while allowing two hits over two scoreless innings.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez had been out all season after suffering a significant right shoulder strain in spring training that ended his longshot bid for a spot in the Twins' Opening Day bullpen. After beginning a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on June 20 and making three appearances, Ramirez proved his health and was given the green light to make his debut for St. Paul.

The Twins reassigned Ramirez (shoulder) to minor-league camp Sunday, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a non-roster invitee, Ramirez was already facing an uphill battle to win a spot in the Twins' Opening Day bullpen before he recently suffered a significant tear in his right shoulder. He'll likely report to Triple-A St. Paul but could be in store for a long-term stay on the injured list before making his 2025 debut.

Ramirez has a "significant tear" in his shoulder and will miss an extended amount of time, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins haven't provided an exact timeline for Ramirez's return, but it doesn't sound like he'll be back anytime soon. The 34-year-old righty signed a minor-league deal with Minnesota in the offseason, and once he's healthy he'll likely fill in as bullpen depth for Triple-A St. Paul.

Ramirez signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez appeared in 13 games for the Rays last season, posting a 4.35 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 20.2 innings. He'll now attempt to win a spot in Minnesota's bullpen during spring training, though it's likely he'll begin the season at Triple-A St. Paul as organizational depth.

Ramirez elected free agency Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Rays in late August but remained in the organization and finished the campaign in Triple-A. The right-handed hurler logged a 4.35 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB over 20.2 innings while going 3-0 with one save in the majors last season. Ramirez worked as a starter early in his career but has been almost exclusively a reliever since 2019.