Ramirez (elbow) has made two appearances for the Nationals' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate since being activated from the 7-day injured list Monday, working three innings between those outings while giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks.
Ramirez had been pitching for Low-A Salem in the Red Sox's system before he was dealt to Washington in late July in the Kyle Schwarber trade. Just days prior to the trade, Ramirez developed right elbow tendinitis, which delayed him from making his debut for his new organization for nearly a month. The Nationals aren't labeling Ramirez's stint in the FCL as a rehab assignment, so he'll likely continue to make regular starts at the rookie-ball level before potentially earning a promotion to Low-A Fredericksburg at some point in September.