Ramos and the Marlins agreed on a $6.55million salary for the 2017 season.[9]
New York Mets
On July 28,2017,Ramos was traded to the New York Mets in exchange for minor leaguers Merandy González and Ricardo Cespedes.[10] In May 2018,Ramos suffered a shoulder strain that would keep him out for the rest of the season. He became a free agent on October 29,2018.
Los Angeles Dodgers
In July 2020,Ramos announced he would be attempting a comeback to the major leagues. On July 2,Ramos signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.[11] He was released on August 28 without appearing in a game.
Chicago Cubs
On September 1,2020,Ramos signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization.[12] He was released by the organization on September 3.[13]
Colorado Rockies
On September 5,2020,Ramos signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies organization. On September 19,Ramos was selected to the major league roster,and made his first appearance in the majors since May 2018.[14] He pitched in 3 games for Colorado,allowing 1 run in 2+2⁄3 innings. He became a free agent following the season.
Los Angeles Angels
On March 26, 2021, Ramos signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization.[15] Ramos was assigned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, making 42 appearances and working to a 5.26 ERA with 76 strikeouts in 53 innings of work. On September 23, Ramos' contract was selected by the Angels.[16] In four major league appearances, Ramos gave up no runs while striking out three in 4+2⁄3 innings pitched.
On March 11, 2022, Ramos re-signed with the Angels on a minor league contract. On March 29, Ramos was diagnosed with a torn capsule in his right shoulder, ending his season before it began.[17] He was released by the team on April 5.[18] On April 6, Ramos announced his retirement from professional baseball via Twitter.[19][20]
Ramos holds a unique record: among all players in MLB history with zero career plate appearances, he has the most games played (357).[21]
Personal life
Ramos is an ambassador for Up2Us Sports, a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underserved youth by providing them with coaches trained in positive youth development.[22] He is of Mexican American descent.[23]
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