Ramirez was thrilled to be back in Pittsburgh, settling in to his new locker between Neil Walker and Corey Hart.
"It's fun, especially being in the pennant race. That's all you can ask for," Ramirez said. "I get back where I started. This was the team that gave me an opportunity to become whatever I am today, so I'm glad to be back."
In a way, Ramirez's journey is coming full circle.