A.J. Ramos

A.J. Ramos returns to closer role for Marlins, earns 35th save

Miami Marlins pitcher A.J. Ramos dealt a perfect ninth inning on Tuesday, striking out two as he earned his 35th save of the season against the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means:

Ramos has been given the save opportunity in two of the Marlins' last three games, and he came through in both opportunities.

Ramos has struggled a bit this year, with a 3.07 ERA and a career-worst 3.86 SIERA. His 27.9 percent strikeout rate and 12.9 percent walk rate through 55 2/3 innings are both worse than his career averages.