In an announcement by the Washington Nationals, the team has returned Rule 5 selection right-handed pitcher Elvin Ramirez to the New York Mets.

The 24-year-old pitcher spent the entire season on the 60-day disabled list.  He was selected by the Nats in Rule 5 December draft in 2011 and has a career 14-23 record with a 4.08 ERA in 108 Minor League games (51 starts).

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