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Pirates acquire RHP Yohan Ramirez, reinstate IF Kevin Newman

Pirates acquire RHP Yohan Ramirez, reinstate IF Kevin Newman FILE - Seattle Mariners pitcher Yohan Ramirez throws during spring training baseball practice Feb. 15, 2020, in Peoria, Ariz. The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Ramirez from the Cleveland Guardians for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) (Charlie Riedel/AP)

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-hander Yohan Ramirez from the Cleveland Guardians for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis.

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The 27-year-old Ramirez has appeared in a combined eight games this season with the Seattle Mariners and Guardians.

He is 1-0 with a 6.97 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 10 1/3 innings.

The Pirates also reinstated infielder Kevin Newman from the 60-day injured list.

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Newman had been sidelined since April with a left groin strain.

He started at second base against Milwaukee on Friday.

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