What It Means:

Ramos, who was placed on the disabled list on August 9 with a fractured finger, will throw a simulated game on Friday, which will give a strong indication as to whether or not he's ready to return to action.

Ramos has had a bit of a down year, and his .376 SIERA is the second-worst of his career, while his 13.47 percent walk rate sits above his career average.