Welcome, Guest Login | Register | Contact / Help | My Roto

Click Here!

Player Page

Roster

Manny Ramirez | Designated Hitter

Team:	Oakland Athletics
Ht / Wt:	6'0' / 200
Age / DOB:	(39) / 5/30/1972
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2012: Minor League Contract
Share:	Tweet

Oakland Athletics

Latest News

Recent News

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that the team is not "locked into" activating Manny Ramirez on May 30.

Ramirez is eligible to join the A's on May 30, but the team wants him to get around 40 at-bats in the minors and show that he can produce offensively. He's 3-for-8 with two walks over his first three games with Triple-A Sacramento. May 23 - 2:37 PM

Source: Jane Lee on Twitter

Manny not necessarily joining A's on May 30
May 23 - 2:37 PM
Ramirez (wrist) returns to lineup at Triple-A
May 21 - 10:21 PM
Manny hopes to return to action Monday
May 20 - 2:15 PM
Manny Ramirez sits out with sore wrist
May 20 - 1:39 PM

Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days

1M. AdamsMLB (6559)
2L. BerkmanMLB (5918)
3A. PujolsMLB (4982)
4R. HowardMLB (4304)
5R. OswaltMLB (4048)

6C. UtleyMLB (3702)
7A. ChapmanMLB (3628)
8K. YoukilisMLB (3570)
9A. CraigMLB (3416)
10A. RizzoMLB (3187)

Player Page Recent News Related News Team News Career Stats Depth Charts Game Log Oakland Athletics Tickets

Player News

Date:

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez (wrist) went 2-for-2 with a pair of singles and a walk Monday in his return to action with Triple-A Sacramento.

Man-Ram was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a sore left wrist, but it's not a major concern. If all goes according to plan, he'll be added to the Athletics' roster as soon as his 50-game suspension is up on May 30.

Source: Oakland Athletics on Twitter

May 21 - 10:21 PM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez (wrist) plans to return to Triple-A Sacramento's lineup Monday.

Manny was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a sore left wrist, but evidently it's a minor ailment. Assuming the injury doesn't get worse, he should still be activated on May 30.

Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter

May 20 - 2:15 PM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez has been scratched from Triple-A Sacramento's lineup Sunday with a sore left wrist.

It's not clear at this point how long it will sideline him. Manny is supposed to be activated from the restricted list on May 30, but it's possible the injury might delay that timetable. We'll update his condition when more is known.

Source: Oakland Athletics on Twitter

May 20 - 1:39 PM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

Batting third and serving as the DH, Man-Ram was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts through five innings against Albuquerque. Manny sounded like a new man -- a more humble incarnation -- when speaking with the media prior to Saturday's game, but he hasn't lost his trademark confidence. He'll turn 40 on May 30, the same day Oakland has confirmed he'll join the club for a game against the Twins, and still believes he'll hit like he has in the past. "They know what I can do," Ramirez said. "I know what I've got to do. I'm going to do better than when I got to L.A. in '08." We doubt that, but Ramirez is worth owning in all AL-only formats and deep mixed leagues immediately.

Source: MLB.com

May 19 - 10:58 PM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

The A's have confirmed that Manny Ramirez is scheduled to join the team on May 30 in Minnesota.

May 30 marks the end of Manny Ramirez's 50-game PED suspension, and he'll apparently jump into the starting lineup right away. He'll head to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday to begin playing in minor league games. It's doubtful that the 39-year-old part-time DH will carry much value in mixed fantasy formats, but he may be worth a stash in some AL-only leagues.

Source: Jane Lee on Twitter

May 15 - 4:04 PM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez is expected to report to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.

Ramirez is currently getting in playing shape in extended spring training as he continues to serve his 50-game PED suspension. He'll be eligible to join the A's on May 30 and fully intends to do so. "I will be ready," said Ramirez. "I'm going to go crazy to please the fans." The 39-year-old is expected to serve as a part-time DH for Oakland and is worth stashing away in AL-only leagues.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

May 15 - 12:39 PM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez will embark on a 10-game minor league rehab assignment before joining the A's.

If all goes well, Manny should be ready to report to Oakland shortly after his 50-game PED suspension is up on May 30. The veteran slugger signed a minor league contract with the A's in late February and is expected to serve as their part-time DH this summer.

Source: Athletics.mlb.com

May 7 - 11:55 AM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez is being slowed by a hamstring strain.

Manny suffered the injury while working out on his own after the A's flew to Japan for their season-opening series against the Mariners. The 39-year-old slugger is suspended for the first 50 games of the 2012 season, so the strain really isn't a concern at this time.

Source: San Jose Mercury News

Mar 31 - 10:49 PM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez drew a walk and blasted a solo homer in Tuesday's win over the Brewers.

The tater was Manny's first hit in an A's uniform, as he's now 1-for-10 in Cactus League action. The veteran is receiving most of his playing time in minor league games, as the A's want to give the at-bats to those that aren't suspended for the first 50 games of the season.

Mar 13 - 8:06 PM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez will take most of his at-bats this spring in minor league games.

Ramirez has played in just three Cactus League games with the A's, going hitless in eight at-bats. He's suspended for the first 50 games of the 2012 season, so there's no reason to have him taking playing time from players who actually need it. "He wants to go over there," manager Bob Melvin told MLB.com. "He tells me, 'Hey look, don't worry about me. I know you're under the gun to get other guys at-bats.' He's been great about that."

Source: Athletics.mlb.com

Mar 13 - 10:52 AM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez (back) is scheduled to DH in a Cactus League game on Tuesday.

Manny is being given periods of rest as he recovers from some mild back stiffness. The suspended slugger is 0-for-8 with a strikeout and no walks thus far in Cactus League play. He went 0-for-3 in Saturday's game.

Source: John Shea on Twitter

Mar 12 - 12:41 PM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez (back) is expected to return to the Athletics' lineup on Saturday.

Ramirez was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to back stiffness, but was scheduled to participate in a simulated game Thursday. Returning Friday isn't an option because the Rockies don't plan to use the DH at their complex. The 39-year-old is 0-for-5 with a strikeout during Cactus League action.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Mar 8 - 1:39 PM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Manny Ramirez was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to back stiffness.

Ramirez still took batting practice, so it doesn't sound like a major issue. The 39-year-old is 0-for-5 with one strikeout so far during Cactus League play.

Source: Anthony Jackson on Twitter

Mar 7 - 3:01 PM

Manny Ramirez - DH - Athletics

Athletics manager Bob Melvin anticipates Manny Ramirez playing every other day in spring training.

"He needs some consistent at-bats early on so we can get an early read," Melvin said. Oakland will have to decide whether to exercise a $306,000 prorated salary on Ramirez when he becomes eligible to return from a 50-game suspension. Ramirez's contract is non-guaranteed and he can be released at any time.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Mar 3 - 8:45 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Kurt Suzuki
	2	Anthony Recker
1B	1	Daric Barton
	2	Kila Ka'aihue
2B	1	Jemile Weeks
SS	1	Cliff Pennington
3B	1	Brandon Inge D.L. Brandon Inge (groin) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Sacramento. He'll start at third base and bat second. If all goes well this weekend, he'll rejoin Oakland's lineup as soon as he's eligible on Monday. The 35-year-old is hitting .227 (10-for-44) with four home runs and 17 RBI in 11 games since signing with the A's at the end of April. May 25
	2	Josh Donaldson
	3	Adam Rosales
	4	Scott Sizemore D.L. Scott Sizemore underwent successful surgery on his left knee Wednesday morning. Sizemore was expected to open the season as the A's starting third baseman, but he tore the ACL in his left knee early in camp and has been ruled out for the entire 2012 season. However, he's fully expected to be ready for spring training next year. Mar 21
LF	1	Coco Crisp
	2	Collin Cowgill
CF	1	Yoenis Cespedes D.L. Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Friday there's a ''good possibility'' Yoenis Cespedes (hand) will need a rehab assignment. The was some optimism Cespedes could return Monday but that now seems unlikely. The Cuban outfielder has been sidelined since May 7 with a muscle strain in his left hand. A best-case scenario would have him returning sometime late next week. May 25
RF	1	Josh Reddick
	2	Seth Smith
DH	1	Jonny Gomes
	2	Manny Ramirez Suspended Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that the team is not "locked into" activating Manny Ramirez on May 30. Ramirez is eligible to join the A's on May 30, but the team wants him to get around 40 at-bats in the minors and show that he can produce offensively. He's 3-for-8 with two walks over his first three games with Triple-A Sacramento. May 23
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Brandon McCarthy D.L. Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) resumed throwing on Friday. The hope is that he'll only require the minimum on the disabled list. McCarthy has a 2.95 ERA and 40/16 K/BB ratio in nine starts this season. Graham Godfrey will likely be demoted when he returns. May 25
	2	Bartolo Colon
	3	Tommy Milone
	4	Tyson Ross
	5	Jarrod Parker
	6	Graham Godfrey
	7	Dallas Braden D.L. Dallas Braden (shoulder) has currently halted his throwing program. Braden had been playing catch often, but the A's have decided he needs to build up more shoulder strength before throwing again. He remains without a timetable for return, but we almost surely won't see him before the All-Star break. May 22
	8	Brett Anderson D.L. Brett Anderson (elbow) will be shut down for a few days with forearm tightness. It's not a huge concern at this point, given he's coming back from Tommy John surgery. If all goes as scheduled, he could rejoin Oakland's rotation as soon as late June or early July. May 19
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Brian Fuentes
	2	Grant Balfour
	3	Ryan Cook
	4	Jerry Blevins
	5	Jordan Norberto
	6	Travis Blackley
	7	Jim Miller
	8	Joey Devine D.L. Athletics transferred RHP Joey Devine from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move clears a spot for the newly-claimed Travis Blackley on the active roster. Devine underwent Tommy John surgery last month and will miss the entire 2012 season. May 15

Headlines

McDonald's Serving Up Success
May 25

Nick Nelson breaks down the Pirates righty and other two-start pitchers in The Week Ahead.

More MLB Columns

MLB Headlines

MLB Links

2012 © NBC Sports Digital.
All Rights Reserved

Click Here!