In , Ramírez made one start for the Dayton Dragons while the Reds were on the all-star break and started a few games early in the season for the Louisville Bats before being called up to the Cincinnati Reds. On August 2, Ramírez had a 4.22 ERA and at the time was the 3rd most consistent starting pitcher for the Reds.
Ramírez made one start for the Dayton Dragons during the Reds' all-star break and several starts for the Louisville Bats before being called up to the Cincinnati Reds. On August 2, he had a 4.22 ERA and was the third most consistent starting pitcher for the Reds.