* * * Asked about Erasmo Ramirez , who is out of minor - league options , possibly sliding into a long - relief role in the bullpen , McClendon said at this point Ramirez is still a starting pitcher .
McClendon has no plans to think otherwise .
* * * Asked about Erasmo Ramirez , who is out of minor - league options , possibly sliding into a long - relief role in the bullpen , McClendon said at this point Ramirez is still a starting pitcher , and he has no plans to think otherwise .