Pirates acquire RHP Yohan Ramirez, reinstate IF Kevin Newman

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MILWAUKEE — The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-hander Yohan Ramirez from the Cleveland Guardians for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. The 27-year-old Ramirez has appeared in a combined eight games this season with the Seattle Mariners and Guardians. He is 1-0 with a 6.97 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 10 1/3 innings. The Pirates also reinstated infielder Kevin Newman from the 60-day injured list. Newman had been sidelined since April with a left groin strain. He started at second base against Milwaukee on Friday.