PT TOMORROW: AL East—Erasmo Ramirez, closer?
Apr 3 2016
Updating a March 30 note in Playing Time Today, the stay of Erasmo Ramírez (RHP, TAM) will reportedly extend longer than initially believed—and may even involve some save chances.
Local press reports indicate that the team plans to use pitchers other than Ramirez on the few occasions the Rays will need a fifth starter while closer Brad Boxberger (RHP, TAM) continues to recover from his core-muscle injury.
Names mentioned for that role include last year’s primary fill-in starter, Matt Andriese (RHP, TAM), who gave up only one run in his eight spring innings (6/2 K/BB), and top prospect Blake Snell (LHP, TAM), who was optioned out of major league camp in mid-March after yielding 3 ER in 4 IP (5/4 K/BB).
Manager Kevin Cash,...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
If the Mets hope to emulate the Knicks' success in ending their championship drought, they'll need more--much more--out of 1B. Plus: RF in PHI; C in WAS and ATL; RP/SP in WAS; more.
Jun 16 2026 3:11am
Jun 16 2026 3:11am
Is the red-hot Blaze Alexander forcing his way into the third base job in BAL? Plus, injury reinforcements coming for the BOS infield and TAM outfield, and more from around the AL East.
Jun 16 2026 3:05am
Jun 16 2026 3:05am
The Cardinals have a deep outfield bench but Báez could make an impact. Plus more from around the NL Central.
Jun 12 2026 3:05am
Jun 12 2026 3:05am
With Colt Keith struggling, is it time for the Tigers to give Jace Jung another shot? Plus, more potential call-ups for the White Sox, SP depth in CLE, an intriguing waiver claim in KC, and a possible closer in MIN.
Jun 11 2026 3:07am
Jun 11 2026 3:07am
With Hunter Brown returning soon, Mike Burrows may be the odd man out in the rotation.
Jun 10 2026 3:05am
Jun 10 2026 3:05am
