Mariners recall RHP Ramirez to start vs. Astros

The Seattle Mariners activated right-hander Erasmo Ramirez from the 10-day disabled list to start Sunday's road game against the Houston Astros.

The Seattle Mariners activated right-hander Erasmo Ramirez from the 10-day disabled list to start Sunday's road game against the Houston Astros.

Ramirez, who was sidelined with a shoulder injury, slides into the rotation spot of recently demoted Felix Hernandez. Seattle won the first three contests of the four-game set against the American League West-leading Astros.

Right-handed reliever Nick Rumbelow was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma to fill the roster spot.

Ramriez was 0-2 with a 10.24 ERA in two starts before going on the DL. His last start for the Mariners was April 27.

Overall, he is 30-37 with a 4.29 ERA in parts of seven major league seasons with the Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays.

Rumbelow posted a 7.84 ERA in eight appearances for Seattle.

Hernandez was moved to the bullpen on Thursday after going 8-10 with a 5.73 ERA in 23 starts.

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