Erasmo Ramírez: Everything you need to know

The Rockies signed Ramirez to a minor-league contract Wednesday. Ramirez made nine relief appearances for the Twins in 2025, yielding four runs (three earned) over 11 innings of work. He had been pitching in the Mexican League this season but will now head to Triple-A Albuquerque, where he will provide the Rockies with some swingman depth.

Ramirez will throw for interested teams in a workout Wednesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Ramirez has been used primarily as a reliever during his stints in the majors the last few years, but he has been training as a starting pitcher this offseason. The 35-year-old is likely to have to take a minor-league contract and be assigned to a Triple-A rotation to begin the 2026 season. Ramirez made nine relief appearances for the Twins in 2025, yielding four runs (three earned) over 11 innings.

The Twins outrighted Ramirez to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday. Ramirez passed through waivers unclaimed after being booted off the 40-man roster and will remain in the organization. He'll give the Twins some experienced relief depth in the minors.