The Diamondbacks released Ramirez on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Rather than having him report to Triple-A Reno, the Diamondbacks opted to cut ties with Ramirez when he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment Thursday. The 32-year-old right-hander turned in a 5.22 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 51:26 K:BB while nabbing 11 holds over his 50 innings out of the Arizona bullpen this season prior to losing his spot on the 40-man roster.

Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After logging back-to-back seasons with an ERA of 3.00 in 2020 and 2021, Ramirez has not had the same success in 2022 that he's been accustomed to. Following his appearance Tuesday that saw him give up three earned runs over one inning, Ramirez's ERA once again climbed above 5.00. If Ramirez is not claimed off waivers by another team, he could likely finish the season in Triple-A.

Ramirez struck out three over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn his 10th hold in Sunday's 13-1 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo planned to use Ramirez during a bullpen day, but his entrance coincided with the highest-leverage spot of the game. The Diamondbacks were ahead 4-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Philadelphia loaded the bases against Caleb Smith. In came Ramirez, who struck out Nick Castellanos and J.T. Realmuto to squelch the threat. It's been a rocky June for Ramirez, who gave up eight runs, 10 hits and three home runs over his previous four appearances, but the unflappable right-hander looked very much like the trusted reliever that posted a 2.76 ERA over 36 appearances out of Arizona's bullpen in 2021.

Ramirez recorded just two outs and surrendered five runs on five hits and a walk during his relief appearance in Tuesday's 14-8 loss to the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez served up two of the Reds' five home runs on the night, with both Tommy Pham and Tyler Stephenson taking him deep. Through his first three appearances in June, Ramirez has pitched 2.1 innings while allowing eight runs on nine hits and two walks. The Diamondbacks are unlikely to entrust him with high-leverage work anytime soon.

Ramirez allowed two runs on two hits and hit a batter over two-thirds of an inning in Monday's 5-4 win over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Not only did Ramirez allow two runs of his own, but two inherited runners scored as well in the Marlins' four-run seventh inning. He had made six consecutive scoreless appearances before Monday. Ramirez, a trusted member of the bullpen that typically pitches the last third of games, has a 3.38 ERA, five holds, nine strikeouts and four walks over 10.2 innings.

Ramirez threw a scoreless inning of relief in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez entered after starter Madison Bumgarner gave up a double and a walk to start the fifth inning. Ramirez was able to get out of the jam on just three pitches. This was Ramirez's third appearance, and he's allowed one one hit and one walk while striking out three over 3.2 innings. He was a bright spot in the Diamondbacks' bullpen over the second half of 2021. The 32-year-old right-hander earned the trust of manager Torey Lovullo and will be used in high-leverage spots.

Ramirez agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million deal with the Diamondbacks to avoid arbitration Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez began 2021 with the Angels before latching on the with Diamondbacks, and he'll receive another opportunity in the desert. He posted a 2.76 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 29:11 K:BB over 32.2 innings for Arizona.

Ramirez allowed an unearned run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over a third of an inning to earn the save in Thursday's 8-7 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks entered the ninth inning with an 8-2 lead, but shaky relief pitching and two fielding errors let Philadelphia back in. It was 8-5 with one runner one and two out when Ramirez entered. He walked the first batter faced, which was followed by a passed ball and a two-run single. Ramirez finally closed out the game with a three-pitch (all changeups) strikeout of Brad Miller. It was Ramirez's first save of the season and second of his career. It's unclear why manager Torey Lovullo eschewed Tyler Clippard for the save chance.

Ramirez has experienced diminished fastball velocity during his last two appearances, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez recently returned from a three-week stay on the injured list due to a positive coronavirus test. The drop in velocity presented itself the deeper he got into an outing. The first time happened in Denver on Saturday, the second of back-to-back days. It happened again Monday when he issued three walks. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo didn't view this as related to the illness, but rather he believes it's a mechanical issue.

Ramirez allowed two runs on one hit and one walk in one inning of Saturday's 5-2 loss to Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez, who was recently reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list, came on in the eighth inning to protect a 2-0 lead but failed in that endeavor. The right-hander walked the first batter faced, then was tagged for a two-run home run by pinch hitter Garrett Hampson. He had pitched in a similar role prior to his IL stint and was effective. Entering Saturday's game, Ramirez authored six consecutive scoreless outings, allowing one hit, walking none and striking out six while picking up four holds.