Manny Ramirez and the Oakland Athletics have reached agreement on a minor league contract that will be worth approximately $500,000 if he’s added to the big league roster.
The A’s announced the deal yesterday. Ramirez is expected to report to spring training in Phoenix by the end of the week.
The 12-time All-Star is due to serve a 50-game suspension for his second positive drug test before he can play for the A’s. Barring rainouts, his first game could be May 30 - on his 40th birthday.
The former Red Sox star ranks 14th on the career list with 555 home runs. This would be the 20th major league season for Ramirez, a career .312 hitter with 1,831 RBIs.
