Former Mets player has some of the best odds at winning a World Series ring

Saying “it takes a village” applies to more than raising a child. It’s the requirement to get through the year with a bullpen. The New York Mets haven’t been shy about dismissing players from the roster entirely. We’ve seen multiple arms designated for assignment. Leftover from the Opening Day roster are Edwin Diaz and Adam Ottavino. Ottavino is no safe bet to make it through the season either.

One of the Mets who started off the year with the club but has since traveled elsewhere is Yohan Ramirez. A two-time Met this year who returned after getting dumped, he was DFA’d yet again this week.

After one appearance with the Boston Red Sox, they saw enough. He gave up 3 runs (2 earned) in his 1.1 innings of work. This came just days after Ramirez was picked up by Boston from the Los Angeles Dodgers who had the longest run with him. They, too, reached their breaking point.

Former Mets pitcher Yohan Ramirez could get the last laugh

Ramirez has now played for the Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Dodgers, and Red Sox. His Mets tenure, as memorable as it was with him throwing at (and missing) Rhys Hoskins in the opening weekend, included only 5 appearances and 8.1 innings. He logged as many appearances with the Orioles in 6 innings but a 6.00 ERA had him back on waivers and reclaimed by the Mets. He’d land with the Dodgers for 29.1 innings before landing up in Boston for his one game.

Ramirez has gone ice cold. Dating back to July 13, he has allowed at least 2 runs (at least 1 earned) in each of his last 5 appearances. His 6.20 ERA on the season from all four teams combined was at a far more favorable 4.39 prior to two beatings by the Detroit Tigers, one by the Red Sox, another by the San Francisco Giants, and finally the most recent by the Seattle Mariners.

It has been a whirlwind season for Ramirez who was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Mets for cash in the offseason. As on the move as he has been, it might work out in his favor. Escaping the misery of the 2024 White Sox before it got started is a reason to smile. So is the fact that Ramirez has a pretty good shot at winning a World Series.

Every team Ramirez has played for this year is in the playoff hunt. Although a minor contributor, he’d still earn a World Series ring. His most recent DFA by Boston will undoubtedly have him headed somewhere else soon enough either on waivers or as a free agent once released. Maybe another contender? They seem to like him.