Ramos has been sidelined with a hamstring issue, and experienced a setback during a recent baserunning drill. Ramos calmed fans Monday with his tweet. Ramos is expected to return in mid-July. There's no indication this tweet means Ramos is planning to return sooner. Ramos has been out since May 15 with his injury.
He was hitting .250/.308/.438 in 48 at-bats this year.
Wilson Ramos to resume rehab in 'several days'
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (6/14/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos's recent setback will last only "several days," general manager Mike Rizzo told The Washington Post Friday.
Ramos felt some discomfort in his leg during baserunning drills at extended spring training earlier in the week. He was about four weeks into a six-week rehab timetable before suffering a setback.
"According to our doctors, there isn't any larger concern that it’s a chronic type of injury," Rizzo said.
Wilson Ramos suffers setback
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (6/12/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos suffered a setback with his injured hamstring during baserunning drills at extend spring training, the Washington Post reports. Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Ramos is unlikely to be activated from the disabled list before the All-Star break.
Wilson Ramos heading south to rehab
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (6/5/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos is heading to the team's spring training complex in Florida Wednesday to continue his rehab work, according to MASNSports.com. Ramos will begin taking part in baseball activities, including running, hitting and taking pitches behind the plate, and might even take part in extended spring training games while there.
Ramos had a platelet rich plasma injected in the hamstring and appears to be recovering well, possibly putting him on track to return earlier than the six-week timetable he originally received when he hit the disabled list May 15.
Assuming he does not suffer a setback, the team thinks Ramos could return to the field in the next few weeks.
Wilson Ramos still weeks away from returning
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (6/4/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos told the Washington Times he is feeling "way better," but could be several weeks from returning to the club, according to CBS Baseball Insider Danny Knobler.
Ramos has started hitting and is running at about 70-80 percent. He has not resumed catching activities. Ramos has been sidelined since May 16 and could return as early as late June or early July.
Wilson Ramos likely a month away
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (5/27/2013) Nationals team doctor Wiemi Douoguih held court on a number of topics with reporters prior to Monday's game, and he gave a new timeline for catcher Wilson Ramos' return from a hamstring injury.
While the Washington Times reported Sunday that Ramos could miss six more weeks, Douoguih told reporters Ramos will likely miss about four more weeks while recovering from the injury.
Wilson Ramos could miss six more weeks
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com (5/26/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos could miss six weeks on the disabled list with a hamstring injury, the Washington Times announced.
Ramos said he understands he has to be patient or else he risks reinjuring the hamstring. His current timetable would project a return in late June or early July.
Wilson Ramos making progress
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (5/24/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos is recovering well from his left hamstring injury and has been receiving treatment and working out over the last few days. CSNWashington.com reported Friday that Ramos is still likely to need a few days more than the minimum of 15 days before he is ready to come back from the disabled list. Ramos has been out since May 16, the second time he has hit the DL dating to April.
Nationals being cautious with Wilson Ramos' injury
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (5/18/2013) Nationals manager Davey Johnson told The Washington Times Saturday that Wilson Ramos' hamstring strain is worse than the one that kept him out for a good portion of the first month of the season. The Nationals are ready to take a "very cautious" approach with his injury.
Wilson, on the 15-day disabled list, flew to Washington from San Diego this week. The team has not announced a timetable for his return.
Wilson Ramos could need three weeks
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (5/16/2013) The Nationals are hoping catcher Wilson Ramos can return as soon as he is eligible to return from the 15-day disabled list, but he did tell The Washington Post Thursday that he could need "at least two weeks, maybe three" before he can come back from a left hamstring strain.
Ramos is flying back to Washington from San Diego, and will undergo an MRI as soon as Friday to determine how long he will be out. He thinks he may have suffered the injury by putting too much pressure on it recently while recovering from ACL surgery in his right knee.
"Especially these two weeks, I was working a lot with my hamstring getting it stronger," Ramos said. "I don't know what happened. I was feeling very good yesterday before the game. I don't know. Maybe because I hurt the other leg when I got surgery last year, I put more pressure on this leg? Tried to keep the pressure even, but, unlucky."
Wilson Ramos put on the shelf
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (5/16/2013) It does not come as much of a surprise, but Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos was officially placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, after aggravating his hamstring injury Wednesday.
The team called up Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse to take Ramos' place on the active roster.
Wilson Ramos likely to go back on DL
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (5/16/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos will likely go back on the disabled list with a hamstring injury, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.
Manager Davey Johnson classified Ramos as "down for a while," and that he believes the team will call up Jhonaton Solano Thursday to take Ramos' place. Ramos already missed time this season with a hamstring injury. He's hitting .250/.308/.438 in 48 at-bats.
Wilson Ramos 'down for a while' with pulled hamstring
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5/16/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos is "down for a while" after suffering a pulled hamstring in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers, manager Davey Johnson said after the game. Ramos has played in just 14 games this season, spending time on the disabled list in April with an injured hamstring.
Kurt Suzuki will likely handle regular catching duties with Ramos on the shelf.
Wilson Ramos exits game with injury
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5/15/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos was removed from Wednesday night's game with an injury after singling in the fourth inning. Ramos was moving gingerly out of the batter's box after connecting with the pitch.
Ramos came off the disabled list April 29 after dealing with a hamstring injury earlier this season. He was 2 for 2 Wednesday before exiting.
Nationals manager Davey Johnson formulating plan for catchers
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/9/2013) Nationals manager Davey Johnson has the luxury of having two starting catchers -- Wilson Ramos and Kurt Suzuki -- at his disposal. As far as how he will decide how to split the playing time moving forward, Johnson said he's open to multiple approaches, including riding the hot hand.
However, Johnson doesn't expect to assign a personal catcher to certain pitchers.
"I really think both those guys, Suzuki and Ramos, are very well prepared, going over scouting reports. They've caught everybody, and we've been successful with whoever we've got behind the dish," Johnson said, per MLB.com. "I've talked to the pitching coach, [Steve] McCatty, when I've had a question about who to catch, you know, 'Is there a pitcher preference?' And by and large, his reply was, 'No, they like throwing to both of them.'"
Wilson Ramos back for back-to-backs
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (5/5/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos went 3 for 4 with two doubles during Washington's 6-2 win over Pittsburgh Sunday. Ramos was in the lineup for the second day in a row, the first time this season he has appeared in back-to-back games as he continues to distance himself from injuries.
"I was waiting for this moment," he told MLB.com. "It's a long season. I know the manager didn't want me [to play back-to-back games] because of my knee and hamstring. But they feel good right now. I went to him a couple of days ago [and told him] that I'm feeling fine. My leg feels strong. ... I want to help the team win. That's what I want to do."
Wilson Ramos drives in two
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (5/4/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos enjoyed a solid performance at the plate during Saturday's contest against the Pirates.
Ramos singled in two runs in the sixth to tie the game. He finished 1 for 5 with two runs scored in a 5-4 victory.
Ramos snapped an 0-for-16 funk with his base hit in the sixth. He is hitting .219/.286/.406 with two home runs and six RBI in nine games.
Wilson Ramos back from disabled list
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/29/2013) As expected, the Nationals activated catcher Wilson Ramos from the disabled list Monday, but did not use him in the starting lineup at Atlanta. Ramos had been sidelined since April 13 with a hamstring injury and is expected to return to a timeshare situation with Kurt Suzuki behind the plate.
Wilson Ramos draws walk in first rehab appearance
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (4/26/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos went 0 for 1 with one walk in his first rehab appearance with Double-A Harrisburg Friday. On the disabled list with a strained hamstring, Ramos is expected to be activated Monday.
Ramos will return to a .300/.391/.600 line in 23 plate appearances this season.
Wilson Ramos ready for rehab stint Friday
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (4/25/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) was cleared to begin his minor-league rehab assignment Friday at Double-A Harrisburg, after completing baserunning drills. If Ramos is able to make it through the weekend, he could be ready to be activated from the disabled list Monday, according to MASN.com.
Ramos was batting .300 with two home runs in 20 at-bats before suffering the injury.
Wilson Ramos could start rehab assignment Friday
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (4/24/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos could begin a rehab assignment Friday, manager Davey Johnson told the Washington Post. Ramos, who is on the disabled list with a strained hamstring, is expected to get minor-league at-bats this weekend before returning to the Nationals on April 29, the first day he's eligible to be removed from the disabled list.
Ramos is 6 for 20 this season with two home runs.
Wilson Ramos making steady progress
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/22/2013) Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Monday that catcher Wilson Ramos is "feeling much improved" after landing on the disabled list last week with a hamstring injury, The Washington Post reports. Ramos is expected to miss only the minimum 15 days on the shelf and will be sent to the team's spring training site in Florida to receive at-bats closer to his activation date (April 29).
Wilson Ramos could be quick healer
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (4/20/2013) Nationals manager Davey Johnson told MLB.com Friday that he hopes catcher Wilson Ramos will be able to come off the disabled list as soon as he is eligible. Ramos was placed on the 15-day DL April 14 with a hamstring strain, so he could return by April 29. Johnson is not sure if Ramos will require a rehab assignment.
Wilson Ramos moved to DL
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/14/2013) As expected, the Nationals placed catcher Wilson Ramos on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a pulled left hamstring, the team announced. Ramos is expected to be sidelined until at least the end of April after suffering the injury Saturday against Atlanta.
Washington recalled catcher Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse to take his spot on the roster and serve as the backup to Kurt Suzuki.
Hamstring injury tackles Wilson Ramos
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/13/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos suffered a pulled left hamstring during Saturday's game against Atlanta and is expected to be placed on the disabled list, the Washington Post reports.
Manager Davey Johnson said Ramos, who went 0 for 3 in a loss to the Braves, will likely be sidelined for a few weeks.
"It's something you don't rush back," Johnson said. "Heartbreak of the day."
Kurt Suzuki is expected to earn the majority of starts behind the plate, as he and Ramos were rotating at the position to begin the season.
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (4/7/2013) It's always hard to predict what Nationals manager Davey Johnson plans to do. He doesn't always go the conventional route, so trying to figure out if he's going to stop rotating Wilson Ramos and Kurt Suzuki behind the plate is really a guessing game.
My gut tells me that no matter how well Ramos is hitting and how poorly Suzuki is, Johnson isn't ready to play Ramos behind the plate every day since he's coming off a major knee injury. I think Johnson is going to play it smart here and continue rotating his catchers until Ramos gets a little further away from his injury date.
But I do think it's foolish that Fantasy owners are leaving Ramos (owned 18 percent of Fantasy leagues) on waivers. Even before getting hurt last season, Ramos was an emerging offensive threat. He has more upside than Suzuki and that should eventually show. I feel it's only a matter of time before Ramos becomes the regular behind the plate, so now is the time to add Ramos if you can.
Wilson Ramos powering up for Nats
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/6/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos finished 2 for 4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI during a bittersweet return to Cincinnati in Washington's 7-6 win Saturday. Ramos slugged a two-run shot in the sixth inning off Reds starter Mike Leake before taking reliever J.J. Hoover deep in the 11th inning for his first homers of the season.
The 25-year-old also homered at Great American Ballpark last year, but later tore his right ACL while chasing a passed ball. He needed two operations to get the knee healed and missed the rest of the season.
Wilson Ramos out of lineup again
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (4/5/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos is not in the team's lineup Friday.
Ramos is recovering from knee surgery, and may not be ready to play every day. The team has been alternating Ramos and Kurt Suzuki behind the plate. Once Ramos is healthy, he should see regular playing time.
Wilson Ramos reaches base twice for Nationals
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com (4/1/2013) After being limited to 25 games last season due to a torn ACL, Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos was behind the plate opening day against the Marlins on Monday. He went 1 for 2 with a walk in the 2-0 win.
Ramos is expected to split the catching duties with Kurt Suzuki this season.
Wilson Ramos to open the season
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (3/29/2013) For his hard work in recovering from knee surgery, Nationals manager Davey Johnson has rewarded Wilson Ramos with the opening day nod at catcher. Kurt Suzuki will start the second game of the season and catch Gio Gonzalez in the game, and the team expects to alternate between the two pretty equally.
Both catchers played well in the spring, but Ramos was a little more productive, batting .353 with two home runs in 13 games. Ramos was enjoying another solid season prior to the injury last season, as he batted .265 with a .754 on-base plus slugging percentage.
Wilson Ramos connects for first spring HRs
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/27/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos belted two homers during Wednesday's 11-2 spring win against the Braves. Ramos' first homer was a solo shot in the third inning and his second homer was a three-run blast in the fourth inning. Ramos, who is coming off a serious knee injury he suffered last season, is batting .353 (12 for 34) with two homers and five RBI in 13 spring games.
Nats opening with timeshare behind the plate
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (3/23/2013) In a testament to how quickly Wilson Ramos has progressed from a torn ACL, Nationals manager Davey Johnson indicated the team will split playing time evenly behind the plate between Ramos and Kurt Suzuki to start the season, the Washington Post reports.
Ramos suffered the devastating knee injury last May and has been rehabbing intensely this spring, producing a .364 batting average in 10 games. Suzuki, meanwhile, is hitting .276 through 14 Grapefruit League outings with four extra-base hits, including a home run.
Wilson Ramos plays full game behind the plate
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (3/22/2013) For the first time since having knee surgery, Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos played a full game behind the plate Thursday against the Braves in Grapefruit League action. Ramos went 0 for 4 with a strikeout at the plate, but managed to throw a runner out at third base while behind the plate in the opening inning.
"I'm very excited right now for this step in my career," Ramos said. "It's the first time I caught eight innings after I had surgery."
Wilson Ramos looking to clear another hurdle
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (3/19/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos is expected to play a full game this week, according to MLB.com’s William Ladson. Ramos is recovering from knee surgery and has shown signs of progression this spring. The next test for Ramos is starting a full game, and manager Davey Johnson said that's going to happen this week.
The 25-year-old hit .267/.334/.445 in his rookie season but saw his sophomore year limited to 96 plate appearances before the injury. The Nationals’ starting lineup is all but set entering opening day, with catcher being the only question mark. The team traded for Kurt Suzuki late last season, and he could receive early starts depending on Ramos’ health.
Kurt Suzuki still in opening day mix
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/14/2013) MLB.com reports Nationals manager Davey Johnson on Thursday continued to avoid the question about who will be his opening day catcher -- Wilson Ramos or Kurt Suzuki?
"I'm going to be smart whichever way I go," Johnson said. "I'm not concerned with that. It's the least of my worries."
Suzuki is batting .278 (5 for 18) with one RBI, two doubles and four runs in 10 spring games.
Manager keeping close tabs on Wilson Ramos
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/14/2013) MLB.com reports Nationals manager Davey Johnson on Thursday continued to avoid the question about who will be his opening day catcher -- Wilson Ramos or Kurt Suzuki?
"I'm going to be smart whichever way I go," Johnson said. "I'm not concerned with that. It's the least of my worries."
Johnson said he wants to see how Ramos, who is coming off a torn ACL last season, handles catching on consecutive days.
"He has done everything every catcher has done," Johnson said.
Ramos participates in slide show
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (3/2/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos completed sliding drills -- viewed as the final hurdle in his recovery from a torn ACL -- without any noted complications and will attempt to make his Grapefruit League debut sometime next week, the Washington Post reports. Ramos, who had knee surgery last July, has participated in all baseball-related activities and is expected to be ready for opening day. "I’m excited for that," Ramos said about getting back into a game. "A little bit scared, too."
Ramos improves to 95 percent
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (2/26/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, who is coming off major knee surgery in 2012, said his right knee is about 95 percent. He said he came into camp at about 80 percent. Ramos' health has improved as he has begun to catch bullpens and blocks balls in the dirt. His last major hurdle is sliding, which he is set to test Tuesday. "It's more mental because I was scared before blocking (pitches)," Ramos said, per MASNsports.com. "After blocking, it feels great. My mind is really clear. Now, I'm mentally scared for sliding. Maybe I'll slide and I'll feel nothing and I'll be more confident. I'm just waiting for that."
Nats happy with Ramos' progress
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (2/25/2013) Washington catcher Wilson Ramos has progressed well from knee surgery and could see his first game action in spring training earlier than expected, reports the Washington Post Monday. "That's really going to be up to him," manager Davey Johnson said. "I'm not in a hurry." Ramos is expected to be eased into action as a designated hitter before getting back behind the plate. Johnson still believes that Ramos is going to be ready for opening day.
Ramos primed for opening day
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (2/18/2013) Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Monday that he expects catcher Wilson Ramos to be ready for the start of the regular season after he was limited to just 25 games last year due to a torn ACL, the Washington Examiner reports. Ramos, who suffered the injury last May, has been participating in catching drills since the start of camp. He is expected to serve as the backup to Kurt Suzuki to begin the upcoming season.
Ramos catches for first time
by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer (2/15/2013) On Thursday, Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos caught pitchers for the first time since tearing his ACL in May. Ramos told MLB.com that he didn't feel any pain, but admitted his right knee felt a little tired. "I was a little bit scared behind the plate. I felt excited to be behind the plate again," Ramos said. "[During the bullpen sessions], I felt my knee getting tired, a little bit weak. I have to keep working out, trying to get my knee stronger for the next bullpen [session]."
Ramos has no restrictions
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (2/11/2013) Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, who is coming off July knee surgery, told reporters Monday he has no restrictions this spring, but he has been told by doctors to take it slow, according to The Washington Post. Ramos said his last hurdle is blocking balls in the dirt because of fear of re-injuring his knee, but he said that's a mental issue.
Ramos making progress
(2/5/2013) The Washington Post reported Tuesday that Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos has been able to run and squat behind the plate without any pain in his surgically repaired right knee. Ramos underwent surgeries to repair a torn meniscus and a torn ACL in July.
