HAROLD RAMÍREZ NEWS

Drives in two Ramirez went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI on Friday against the Angels.

Impact Ramirez delivered RBI knocks in back-to-back at-bats and now has a five-game hitting streak. In that span, he's gone 10-for-18 with five RBI and four runs scored. Ramirez has gotten inconsistent playing time for much of the season, though the absence of Manuel Margot (elbow) and more recently Jose Siri (finger) have allowed Ramirez to start four of the Rays' last five games.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in win Ramirez went 3-for-5 with one RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 8-0 win over the Tigers.

Impact Ramirez is quietly batting .290 to go along with nine homers, four steals, 38 RBI and 37 runs scored. The Rays' roster is crowded and Ramirez often finds himself out of the starting lineup against right-handed pitchers, though it's far from a strict platoon role. Curtis Mead's promotion only crowds things further, but Ramirez should continue to start roughly four days per week.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Sunday Ramirez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Even though the Rays will play without Josh Lowe (personal) for the second straight day to close out their first-half slate, Ramirez will remain relegated to a bench role Sunday. Ramirez has started in only two of the Rays' last six games and appears to be stuck in the short side of a platoon at designated hitter.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsistent playing time Ramirez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Ramirez drew a start with Brandon Pfaadt on the mound, though he's been in the lineup for just 12 of the Rays' last 22 games against right-handed pitching. Without injuries to other regulars in the lineup, Ramirez most often splits time with Luke Raley -- the duo have appeared in the lineup together only seven times in that same 22-game span -- with Raley drawing the larger portion of playing time. Ramirez's struggles to get on the field consistently are a sign of the team's depth, as he has maintained a 129 wRC+ and .349 wOBA across 234 plate appearances on the season.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Sunday's win Ramirez went 3-for-3 with a stolen base and one RBI in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Ramirez has logged three multi-hit efforts, three steals and seven RBI through seven contests in June. The 28-year-old is a lock to be in the lineup versus southpaws, but he's also served as the designated hitter versus three of the last six right-handers the Rays have faced. Ramirez has earned the added playing time with a .306/.351/.517 slash line overall, which includes a solid .269/.327/.440 line against righties. He's added nine home runs, 30 RBI, 28 runs scored and a career-high four steals over 194 plate appearances.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Propels Rays with two-run homer Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 4-2 win over Minnesota.

Impact Ramirez topped off a three-run inning in the bottom of the fourth with a two-run bomb to center field, giving Tampa Bay a 3-1 lead. The designated hitter has now tallied six RBI over his last five games despite going hitless in his previous two and remains a steady contributor in the Rays' lineup. The home run was his ninth of the season, putting him well on pace to smash his previous season high of 11 back in 2019.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Wednesday Ramirez is not in the starting lineup against the Twins on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Ramirez will hit for the second time in three games after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's win over Minnesota. Randy Arozarena is the designated hitter against the Twins on Wednesday with Manuel Margot getting a start in right field.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for series finale Ramirez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Yandy Diaz is getting a day out of the field and serving as the Rays' designated hitter in the series finale, so Ramirez will retreat to the bench. Ramirez had started in each of the last five games, going 6-for-18 with a pair of doubles, four RBI, two runs and a stolen base.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for series finale Ramirez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Yandy Diaz is getting a day out of the field and serving as the Rays' designated hitter in the series finale, so Ramirez will retreat to the bench. Ramirez had started in each of the last five games, going 6-for-18 with a pair of doubles, four RBI, two runs and a stolen base.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to lineup Ramirez is batting fourth as the designated hitter Sunday against the Red Sox, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was initially absent from Tampa Bay's lineup for Sunday, but he was added shortly before first pitch with Brandon Lowe being a late scratch for unspecified reasons. Ramirez was productive in Saturday's doubleheader, going 5-for-8 with two doubles, two runs, four RBI and a stolen base.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Sunday Ramirez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Ramirez collected five hits and four RBI during Saturday's twin bill and has four multi-hit efforts in his past six contests, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's game. Yandy Diaz will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Luke Raley (side) starts at first base.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five hits in twin bill Ramirez went 5-for-8 with two doubles, two runs scored, four RBI and a stolen base Saturday across both games of a doubleheader split with the Red Sox.

Impact After the Rays dropped the matinee, Ramirez came up big in the nightcap with a two-run double in the ninth inning that broke open a 2-2 tie. The 28-year-old has multiple hits in four of his last six games, batting .400 (10-for-25) over that stretch with two doubles, a homer and six RBI, and his .859 OPS on the season would shatter the career-high .747 mark he established in 2022.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as DH in Game 1 Ramirez is in the Rays' lineup at designated hitter for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Ramirez was initially absent from the lineup, but a late scratch of Luke Raley puts Ramirez back in as Tampa Bay's DH. Ramirez started the season hot but has cooled off recently, slashing .189/.231/.378 over the past two weeks.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday afternoon Ramirez will hit the bench for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Like many Rays, Ramirez plays frequently but not everyday, as his trip to the bench here means he's started 40 of the team's first 59 games. That puts him on pace for 110 starts across a full season. Luke Raley will be the designated hitter in the afternoon contest, but there's a good chance Ramirez returns for the nightcap.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Friday Ramirez is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Ramirez will take a seat after he went 1-for-7 with a strikeout while starting the last two games of the three-game series with the Cubs. Luke Raley will draw the start at designated hitter and bat seventh in the series opener with Boston.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Ramirez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Ramirez will cede designated-hitter duties to Luke Raley in the series opener in Chicago. The Rays turned to Ramirez at DH for both of the final two games of their weekend series with the Dodgers, with the 28-year-old going 4-for-10 with a home run between those contests to raise his season-long average up to .295.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in loss Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run Saturday in a loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Ramirez gave Tampa Bay its first and only lead of the game with a two-run shot off Clayton Kershaw in the fifth inning. The long ball helped snapped a mini-slump for Ramirez, as he had gone 0-for-13 over his previous four contests. Despite that cold spell, he's still slashing a solid .292/.342/.514 overall this season.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Ramirez isn't in Tampa Bay's lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Ramirez has been great at the plate all season but is currently in the middle of an 0-for-12 stretch across his last three games. He'll get the day off to regroup while Josh Lowe fills in as the Rays' DH, allowing Luke Raley to start in right field and bat eighth.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday Ramirez is absent from the Rays' lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The Rays will use Josh Lowe in the designated hitter spot and Luke Raley in right field. Ramirez had started each of the last four contests.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies seventh homer Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Ramirez got the scoring started with a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning, his seventh long ball of the season. It was his first home run in his last 14 games, though he's still managed to hit .300 with nine RBI and seven runs scored in that span. Overall, Ramirez boasts an impressive .317/.364/.545 line across 132 plate appearances.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench Wednesday Ramirez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Ramirez filled in at first base for Yandy Diaz (groin) in Tuesday's 8-5 win, but Isaac Paredes will replace Diaz in the second game of the series. Though he's holding down a robust .925 OPS for the season, Ramirez is still expected to find himself out of the lineup once or twice per week due to the Rays' wealth of options in the corner infield, outfield and at designated hitter.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits as leadoff man Ramirez went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Mets.

Impact Ramirez recorded his second three-hit game of the campaign and drove in his first two runs since May 5. The 31-year-old not only got his first start of the season as the Rays' leadoff hitter, but he was batted leadoff against a righty in Justin Verlander. Ramirez certainly didn't disappoint in a big spot for him and could remain atop the order until Yandy Diaz (groin) can return to the lineup. Ramirez is now slashing an impressive .324/.375/.550 with six homers, 17 RBI, 17 runs and an 8:24 BB:K over 120 plate appearances.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Ramirez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Ramirez started four of the past five games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in New York. Luke Raley will bat seventh as the designated hitter.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Ramirez is not in the Rays' lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's the second time in the last three contests and third time over the last five games that Ramirez has been on the bench. Yandy Diaz will get to rest his legs a bit in the designated hitter spot, while Luke Raley will cover first base.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Ramirez will sit Saturday against the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Ramirez is off to an excellent start this season, hitting .321/.387/.607 with six homers in 24 games. His barrel rate sits at a career-high 9.1 percent. Despite that early success, Tampa Bay's crowded roster means he's hit the bench in two of the last three games and 11 times total in 34 contests this season. Randy Arozarena will rest his legs as the designated hitter Saturday, with Luke Raley taking Arozarena's usual spot in left field.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE