The Tampa Bay Rays knew they would be without Wilson Ramos for the majority of the first half of the season. His torn ACL, suffered on September 29th last season, required surgery, delaying his start for the 2017 campaign. Nonetheless, as the top free agent catcher when healthy, the Tampa Bay Rays signed him to a two year, $12.5 Million contract, knowing they would need to be patient as Ramos worked his way back.
Now, Ramos is getting closer to his return. He recently had begun running and hitting, and now, according to Marc Topkin, has progressed to the point where he is getting some work in behind the plate.