Yohan Ramírez

Yohan Manuel Ramírez (born May 6, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Guardians, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Red Sox.

Career Houston Astros Ramírez signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent on June 15, 2016, for a $15,000 signing bonus. He split the 2017 season between the Quad Cities River Bandits, Buies Creek Astros, and Corpus Christi Hooks, going a combined 4–5 with a 4.66 ERA over innings.

Seattle Mariners On December 12, 2019, Ramírez was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the Rule 5 draft. He made his major league debut on July 24, 2020, against the Houston Astros, pitching one scoreless inning and collecting his first MLB strikeout against Martín Maldonado. He finished the season with a 2.61 ERA along with 26 strikeouts and 20 walks in innings. In 2021, Ramírez made 25 appearances for Seattle, posting a 1–3 record and 3.90 ERA with 35 strikeouts in innings pitched.

Cleveland Guardians Ramírez was traded to the Cleveland Guardians on May 16, 2022, in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. He appeared in 11 games for the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, allowing five earned runs in innings He was designated for assignment on July 3.

Pittsburgh Pirates Ramírez was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 8, 2022, in exchange for cash considerations. He made 22 appearances for Pittsburgh down the stretch, posting a 3–1 record and 3.67 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 27 innings of work. but was recalled by the Pirates on April 16, making his 2023 debut on April 19 against the Colorado Rockies. In 26 relief appearances, he logged a 3.67 ERA with 31 strikeouts in innings pitched.

Chicago White Sox On September 5, 2023, Ramírez was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox. In five games for Chicago, he struggled to a 9.00 ERA with four strikeouts across four innings pitched.

New York Mets On December 18, 2023, the White Sox traded Ramírez to the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. After struggling to an 11.81 ERA in three games for the Mets, he was designated for assignment on April 8, 2024.

Baltimore Orioles On April 11, 2024, the Mets traded Ramírez to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations. In five appearances for Baltimore, he recorded a 6.00 ERA with six strikeouts across six innings pitched before he was designated for assignment on May 2.

New York Mets (second stint) On May 6, 2024, Ramírez was claimed off waivers by the Mets. He was again designated for assignment on May 15 after posting a 7.56 ERA in two games.

Los Angeles Dodgers On May 20, 2024, the Mets traded Ramírez to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations. On July 24, he gave up five earned runs without retiring a batter in the 8th inning of a close game against the San Francisco Giants. He was designated for assignment the following day. In 27 games for the Dodgers, Ramírez allowed 18 runs in innings for a 5.52 ERA. He pitched innings for the Red Sox, allowing two earned runs Ramírez cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox on August 2. He elected free agency on October 1.

Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint) On October 24, 2024, Ramírez signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. On July 4, 2025, Ramírez triggered an opt-out clause in his contract and was released by Pittsburgh. He re-signed with the Pirates on a new minor league contract two days later, and was assigned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. On July 11, the Pirates selected Ramírez's contract, adding him to their active roster.