Dodgers' Nick Ramirez: Back in minors

The Dodgers optioned Ramirez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

After being recalled from Triple-A and allowing four earned runs in two innings Thursday, Ramirez will now return to the minor leagues. Gus Varland will come up from Oklahoma City to replace Ramirez and give the Dodgers another fresh arm in the bullpen.