Blue Jays claim Ramírez off waivers

September 5, 2024

Official Toronto Blue Jays News Release

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed RHP Emmanuel Ramírez off waivers from the Miami Marlins.

Ramírez has been optioned to triple-A Buffalo.

Additionally, RHP Jose Cuas has been designated for assignment.

Ramírez, 30, has appeared in 40 games between Miami and their triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville this season, going 4-3 with a 4.84 ERA, a 9.3% walk rate, and a 27.8% strikeout rate.

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed reliever was signed by the San Diego Padres in 2012, eventually making his MLB debut with the Marlins earlier this season. The Puerto Plata, D.R., native has made a total of 240 Minor League appearances (79 starts), posting a 4.51 ERA over 710 innings with 770 strikeouts and a 1.34 WHIP.