Nationals' Aldo Ramirez: Out with sore elbow

Ramirez is taking it slow after dealing with elbow soreness this spring, Sam Dykstra of MLB.com reports.

Shipped to Washington in last year's deadline deal that sent Kyle Schwarber to Boston, Ramirez made eight starts last year at the Low-A level, logging a 2.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB in 31 innings. It's unclear when he'll be able to take the field this season.