The New York Mets quietly announced they’ve signed José Ramos to a minor league deal with a spring training invite — and just like that, another familiar name from the Los Angeles Dodgers' farm is wearing different colors without ever getting the call from Chavez Ravine.
Ramos wasn’t some random organizational filler. As recently as 2024, he was a top-30 prospect in the Dodgers' system. In 2025, he hit .295 with a .916 OPS at Triple-A Oklahoma City. He mashed eight homers in 44 games, delivered quality at-bats and offered real production. The kind of line that screams, “at least give me a look.