Ramos was acquired from the Rays for pitching prospect Mark Sappington last offseason and turned in a solid year, posting a 2.75 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP and a 2.87 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 65 appearances. But the 31-year-old was low in Mike Scioscia's bullpen pecking order, used largely in mop-up duty. Starter-turned-reliever Jose Alvarez became Scioscia's main matchup lefty down the stretch, even though he, like Ramos, is better-suited for multiple innings.
Cowgill, 29, has been a key fourth outfielder for the Angels over the past 2 1/2 years, serving as a late-game defender, pinch-runner and occasional starter against left-handed pitching.