Orioles sent RHP Ramon Ramirez outright to Triple-A Norfolk. Ramirez was designated for assignment by the O's on Sunday afternoon and passed through waivers unclaimed. He will remain in the organization as relief depth.

Orioles designated RHP Ramon Ramirez for assignment. Ramirez threw a scoreless inning in his lone appearance with the O's. There's a decent chance he'll clear waivers and remain in the organization.

Mariners released RHP Ramon Ramirez. Ramirez was given the boot after posting a 10.38 ERA over his first four appearances with Seattle's Triple-A affiliate. The 31-year-old reliever last appeared in six games with the Giants last year.

Ramon Ramirez has yet to report to Mariners' camp due to visa issues. It's certainly not going to help his chances at winning a bullpen spot. Ramirez was a very effective reliever from 2008-11, compiling a 2.77 ERA. However, the 32-year-old bottomed out last year, spending most of the season in the minors. This is the second straight year he's dealt with visa issues.

Mariners signed RHP Ramon Ramirez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Ramirez made six appearances with the Giants last season before being designated for assignment in July. He eventually latched on with the Rays and made a handful of appearances between High-A Charlotte and Triple-A Durham. The 32-year-old has struggled in the majors over the past two seasons, but he could be in the mix for a bullpen spot in the spring.

Rays released RHP Ramon Ramirez. Ramirez has a 3.31 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 42/15 K/BB ratio in 35 1/3 innings this year in the minor leagues. The right-hander should be able to find a new team.

Rays signed RHP Ramon Ramirez to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Durham. Ramirez was released by the Giants on June 18. The 31-year-old right-hander owns a 4.80 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 69 1/3 MLB innings since the start of the 2012 season.

Giants released RHP Ramon Ramirez. Ramirez was designated for assignment last week after allowing seven runs over 5 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old will attempt to latch on elsewhere.

Giants designated RHP Ramon Ramirez for assignment. Ramirez was called up from the minors late last month and allowed seven runs on nine hits and five walks over just 5 2/3 innings. Jake Dunning will replace him in the Giants' bullpen.

Giants purchased the contract of RHP Ramon Ramirez from Triple-A Fresno. Ramirez has posted a 3.46 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 31/3 K/BB ratio in 26 innings of relief this season at the Triple-A level. He should do fine in the Giants' bullpen.