Ramirez underwent surgery on his right shoulder July 15, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez has reportedly been dealing with shoulder discomfort over the last few years, per Heyman. Following the procedure, the veteran is hopeful to be able to contribute for a big-league team in 2020. He's been a free agent since the end of April when he was cut loose by the Indians.

Ramirez cleared waivers and elected free agency Tuesday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez was designated for assignment Saturday after Francisco Lindor (calf/ankle) was activated from the injured list, and he went unclaimed on the waiver wire. Given Ramirez's decline at the dish in recent years, it may be difficult for the 35-year-old to find a new home in the big leagues.

The Indians designated Ramirez for assignment Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Cleveland pulled the plug on Ramirez after a spot on the active roster was needed to facilitate star shortstop Francisco Lindor's (calf/ankle) return from the 10-day injured list. After attending camp on a minor-league deal, Ramirez won an Opening Day job as the team's everyday designated hitter, but he managed only a .625 OPS in 57 plate appearances. Assuming he goes unclaimed off waivers, the 35-year-old seems likely to be granted a release from the organization rather than accepting an assignment to Triple-A Columbus. Given his age, lack of defensive value and declining bat, it's possible Ramirez's time in the big leagues could be over.

Ramirez is not starting Wednesday against the Mariners

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez sits for the fourth time this season. He's hitting just .188 on the year. Tyler Naquin will be the designated hitter for Wednesday's contest.

Ramirez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez finds himself as the odd man out after the Indians called up veteran outfielder Carlos Gonzalez from Triple-A Columbus and inserted him into the lineup in the series finale. With a .179/.304/.359 slash line through 46 plate appearances this season, Ramirez hasn't provided the impact at designated hitter the Indians were counting on. Unless he's able to catch fire at the plate in the near future, Ramirez's spot on the roster could be on shaky ground.

Ramirez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez will rest for the second time in the series after previous getting the day off in Thursday's opener. The veteran failed to record a hit in his lone at-bat Saturday, though he drew a season-high three walks to boost his on-base average to a robust .385.

Ramirez is not in the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez will head to the bench after starting the first five games of the season for the Indians. Jake Bauers will get the start at DH in place of Ramirez, allowing Greg Allen to pick up a start in the outfield. The veteran slugger is 4-for-17 with a pair of homers and three RBI so far this season.

Ramirez went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks during Saturday's 2-1 win over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Both offenses combined for merely six hits and six walks on the afternoon, yet Ramirez had no issues seeing the ball as he reached base in all four plate appearances. The veteran slugger went 0-for-3 in his debut with the Indians on Thursday, but is quickly making an impact after spending most of last season without a team.

The Indians selected Ramirez's contract and will deploy him as their designated hitter in Thursday's season opener against the Twins, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. He'll hit fifth in the order.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez should be in store for regular action at DH so long as his performance warrants a spot in the lineup, though he may be at risk of dropping in the batting order once Francisco Lindor (calf/ankle) returns from the injured list. The 35-year-old has a strong overall track record at the big-league level, but he slashed an ugly .254/.313/.395 in 195 plate appearances for Boston in 2018 before the club eventually released him.

Ramirez has made the Indians Opening Day roster.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez hit .239/.271/.435 in 15 games this spring as a non-roster invitee. His exact role remains undetermined, as the Indians have a number of relatively interchangeable hitters. He should get at least the occasional start at first base or designated hitter, but he's recorded an above-average batting line just once in the last four years, so there's no guarantee he sticks on the roster for long if his performances don't improve.