The Tampa Bay Rays have officially released outfielder Harold Ramírez, making him a free agent after no trade or waiver claim was made. The Rays are responsible for approximately $2.35 million remaining on his contract, while any new team would only need to pay a prorated share of the minimum salary. Subsequently, the Washington Nationals have signed Ramírez to a Minor League contract, assigning him to their Triple-A Rochester team. Ramírez, who had an .813 OPS last season, will now continue his career with the Nationals' minor league system.
Former #Rays OF/DH Harold Ramirez gets a new home … https://t.co/0RpcZ5K58H
Nationals say they've signed Harold Ramirez. He'll report to their triple-A Rochester team after being released by Rays.
Nationals Sign Harold Ramirez To Minor League Contract https://t.co/IADRh1gtGd https://t.co/LZjJL0P98N
Nationals have signed outfielder Harold Ramirez to a minor-league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Rochester. Ramirez was just recently released by the Rays, had an .813 OPS last season.
The Nationals have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract with outfielder Harold Ramirez. He will report to Triple-A Rochester.
With no trade to be had, #Rays release Harold Ramirez https://t.co/HqQ3EXyvnl
Rays Release Harold Ramirez https://t.co/CHQUXZJTCD https://t.co/csmoVOMemi
#Rays have released Harold Ramirez, meaning there was no trade or waiver claim, and he is a free agent and can sign with any team. Rays are responsible for ~ $2.35M remaining on his contract; new team would pay prorated share of minimum salary.
Rays officially release outfielder Harold Ramírez https://t.co/dSWJYP2bvr