 Ramírez was signed by the San Diego Padres in 2000 as an outfielder , but he was released in 2001 . The Reds signed him in 2003 as a pitcher , and he reached the major leagues in 2008 , when he made four starts for the Reds . The next year , he appeared in 11 games in relief for the Reds . After the season , the Tampa Bay Rays claimed him off waivers , but they released him . The Boston Red Sox claimed him off waivers , and he spent 2010 in the minor leagues for them . He signed with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization in 2011 , but he was released before appearing in a game with them . 
