Pirates acquire right-hander Yefry Ramirez from Orioles

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Pirates acquire right-hander Yefry Ramirez from Orioles

Kevin Gorman | Monday, May 27, 2019 3:56 p.m.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Yefry Ramirez delivers in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Cleveland.

The Pittsburgh Pirates addressed their pitching depth by acquiring right-hander Yefry Ramirez from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in a trade for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Ramirez, whose first name is pronounced “Jeffrey,” will be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated right-handed pitcher Jesus Liranzo for assignment.

The 25-year-old Ramirez has a 1-10 record with a 6.07 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 13 career starts for the Orioles. He was 1-8 with a 5.92 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 2018 and 0-2 with a 6.97 ERA and 1.94 WHIP this season. Ramirez doesn’t become eligible for arbitration until 2022.

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