He hit .163 with three homers and 12 RBIs in May after starting the season with a .330 average, three homers and 17 RBIs. BOSTON—Hanley Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox, who are responsible for the $15.25 remaining on his contract but avoided him triggering a $22 million salary for 2019. Ramirez signed an $88 million, four-year contract with the Red Sox as a free agent before the 2015 season, and Boston is responsible for the $15,258,065 still owed for this season. An all-star with the Florida Marlins from 2008-10, Ramirez batted .260 with 78 homers and 255 RBIs during his time with the Red Sox. The Red Sox are responsible for the vast majority of Sandoval’s $18 million salary this year, with the $545,000 he is earning from San Francisco offset against the total.

Source: thestar May 25, 2018 22:07 UTC