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.

Giants re-signed RHP Ramon Ramirez to a minor league contract.

Ramirez was released by the Giants last week, but the two sides quickly hammered out a new agreement. The 31-year-old right-hander is set to open the season with Triple-A Fresno and could be an option to join the major league bullpen eventually.

Giants released RHP Ramon Ramirez.

It's a bit of a surprise, as Ramirez appeared likely to earn a bullpen spot after being inked to a minor league deal last month. However, he reported late to camp due to a visa issue and then posted an 11.25 ERA over eight appearances. The owner of a career 3.32 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over seven seasons, Ramirez won't be out of a job long.

Ramon Ramirez has reported to Giants' camp.

He had been dealing with a visa issue. Ramirez is in camp on a minor league invite but should have no trouble cracking the Opening Day roster.

Ramon Ramirez is expected to report late to Giants' camp due to visa issues.

Just as long as it doesn't drag on too long, it shouldn't affect his bid for an Opening Day roster spot. Ramirez held a 4.24 ERA and 52/35 K/BB ratio over 63 2/3 innings with the Mets last season, but he enjoyed success out of the Giants' bullpen from 2010-2011.

Giants signed RHP Ramon Ramirez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Ramirez had a 4.24 ERA and 52/35 K/BB ratio over 63 2/3 innings with the Mets last season, but he enjoyed success out of the Giants' bullpen from 2010-2011. With a solid spring, the 31-year-old right-hander should be in good position for a roster spot.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Giants have agreed to a deal with right-hander Ramon Ramirez.

No word on the terms involved. Ramirez was dealt to the Mets last offseason along with Andres Torres in the Angel Pagan deal, but now both players are back with the Giants. The 31-year-old right-hander had a 4.24 ERA and 52/35 K/BB ratio over 63 2/3 innings last season.

Ramon Ramirez (hamstring) tossed a scoreless inning Wednesday in his second minor league rehab appearance with High-A St. Lucie.

That's better. Ramirez allowed three runs on five hits over one inning in his first appearance on Monday, but he's headed in the right direction. Barring any setbacks with his hamstring, he should rejoin the Mets' bullpen within the next few days.

Ramon Ramirez is scheduled to be examined by team doctors Monday.

The Mets were expected to place Ramirez on the disabled list Sunday, but no official move has been made. Ramirez could still end up on the DL when Chris Young and Miguel Batista (back) are activated on Tuesday.

Ramon Ramirez, not Elvin Ramirez as previously reported, injured himself while jumping in the pile celebrating Johan Santana's no-hitter on Friday.

There is no word yet on the extent of the injury or how long he may be out, but it's a tough blow to the Mets bullpen. We'll pass along more info as soon as it is known.

According to ESPN New York's Adam Rubin, the Mets will not be adding a second left-handed pitcher to the bullpen anytime soon.

The current plan is to use Ramon Ramirez more frequently against left-handed hitters. Ramirez, who was acquired as part of the Angel Pagan deal this offseason, has a 3.93 ERA in 15 appearances with the Mets.