Erasmo Ramirez will start Friday for Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Rays have confirmed pitcher Erasmo Ramirez will start Friday versus the New York Yankees.

What It Means:

Ramirez is taking the rotation spot of the recently demoted Blake Snell. The veteran right-hander has made one start and 11 appearances out of the bullpen this season. He will be a viable streaming option in deep leagues.

Ramirez owns a 2.92 ERA and 0.81 WHIP while striking out 18 batters in 24 2/3 innings pitched this season.