Pitchers Sidney Ponson and Elizardo Ramirez were assigned to Minor League Camp on Saturday. Ponson started his second game this spring, but left the game in the top of the fourth with a mild right ankle sprain. He finished the game pitching three innings with three hits but no earned runs, strikeouts, or walks. Ponson finished his spring training with a 1-0 record and a 4.91 ERA.
The 25 year-old Ramirez didn’t give up any runs this spring in eight appearances and finishing up with a 1-0 record as well, along with one save and had seven strikeouts to only one walk. The right-hander has a lot of potential, but will not be on the roster come the opener. Look to see him in the bullpen sometime through the year.