Ramirez, who is out of options, is still on the roster bubble, Carrie Muskat of the Cubs' official site reports.
Ramirez is out of options, but his chances of heading north with the Cubs depend on Javier Baez's health and whether or not the team wants to start the year with 12 or 13 pitchers. Baez has been out of action for more than a week because of a sprained thumb. If Baez needs a short DL stint, Tommy La Stella and Matt Szczur could probably cover his various roles, giving an opportunity for Ramirez. If Baez is ready to go however, the Cubs may opt to go with just 12 pitchers. Ramirez pitched a scoreless inning Monday, but he's given up seven runs - five of which came in one appearance - in six innings this spring.