Manager Brandon Hyde said he's hopeful Ramirez can provide the Orioles with three or four innings as a spot starter Sunday against the Indians, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez previously made four starts at Triple-A Norfolk earlier this season, but all of those came in April and consisted of no more than five innings. The right-hander covered 4.2 frames in relief for the big club back on May 3 but has otherwise been unable to find much work in the Baltimore bullpen, logging a lone one-inning appearance since then. With that in mind, the Orioles will treat Sunday's contest as more of a bullpen game rather than relying on Ramirez to work deep into the contest.

Ramirez is listed as the Orioles' starter for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez has pitched exclusively in relief since joining the big-league roster in late April. One of those appearances lasted 4.2 innings, however, and he was a starter at the Triple-A level at the start of the season, so there's a chance he's fairly well stretched out. The 25-year-old owns a career 5.85 ERA in 72.1 innings at the major-league level.

Ramirez was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez made 12 starts and five relief appearances for the Orioles last season, finishing with a 5.92 ERA. Luis Ortiz was optioned in a corresponding move, leaving Ramirez presumably filling a long-relief spot.

Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez was in the mix for an Opening Day roster spot, but his 5.11 ERA and 3.7 HR/9 through five spring appearances (12.1 innings) assured he would be returning to the minors to open the 2019 season. The right-hander will provide a swingman option for the Orioles if needed.

Ramirez will start the Orioles' Grapefruit League opener Saturday against the Twins, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old got his first taste of Triple-A and the big leagues in 2018, posting a 3.88 ERA and a 5.92 ERA at the two levels, respectively. Ramirez is an outside contender for a rotation spot this spring, though his numbers outside of his solid 8.5 K/9 in the majors last season leave something to be desired. As a result, he figures to start 2019 back at Triple-A Norfolk.

Ramirez will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez was originally scheduled to start Friday's game, but Thursday's postponement prompted the Orioles to push their starting rotation back by a day. David Hess will now get the ball Friday, with Ramirez and Dylan Bundy covering the twin bill. The 24-year-old Ramirez owns a 6.07 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 58:33 K:BB through 16 appearances (11 starts) with the big club this season.

Manager Buck Showalter said Ramirez (thumb) will start Friday's game against Houston, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ramirez was scratched from his projected start Wednesday due to a cut on his thumb but it appears as though that minor injury won't deter him from making one last start in 2018. In his absence, Ryan Meisinger took his place for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Boston.

Ramirez won't make his scheduled start Wednesday in Boston due to a cut on his thumb, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if the cut will simply delay him by a day or two or if it will cause him to miss his turn in the rotation entirely. If it's the latter, then his season is already over as the Orioles have just seven games remaining. A replacement for Wednesday has yet to be announced. Josh Means, who was called up Monday, could be a candidate.

Ramirez (1-7) allowed six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three over 3.2 innings, taking the loss Friday against New York.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees teed off on Ramirez from the start, scoring two in the first inning and four in the fourth before chasing him from the ballgame. The 24-year-old has failed to work six full innings in any of his 11 starts this season and owns a 6.07 ERA and 1.55 WHIP with 58 strikeouts over 59.1 frames. He figures to take the mound one final time this season Wednesday in Boston.

Ramirez (1-6) took the loss Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over 5.2 innings while striking out seven as the Orioles fell 2-0 to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie put together one of his better performances of the year and tied his career high with seven K's, but he simply got outdueled by the red-hot Reynaldo Lopez. Ramirez will face a much tougher test in his next start Friday on the road against the Yankees.