LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-handed pitcher Nick Ramirez from the New York Yankees for cash considerations. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred right-handed pitcher Brusdar Graterol to the 60-day injured list.

Ramirez, 34, was designated for assignment on March 30, 2024. He made 32 appearances for the Yankees in 2023, striking out 28 batters in 40.2 innings. He finished the season with a career-best 2.66 ERA while recording a save in two chances. The Southern California native has been in the Major Leagues parts of four seasons with Detroit (2019-20), San Diego (2021) and New York – AL (2023), going a combined 7-7 with a 4.04 ERA in 96 games. He was originally a fourth round selection in 2011 First Year Player Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers out of Cal State Fullerton.