A.J. Ramos was strutting to the mound at Marlins Park before Friday’s game, enjoying a light-hearted moment with wrestling legend Ric Flair.
A few hours later, Ramos was on a cross-country flight to join his new team.
The Marlins traded Ramos late Friday night to the New York Mets — who are playing in Seattle this weekend — for prospects Merandy Gonzalez and Ricardo Cespedes.
Ramos, a 21st-round pick of the Marlins in 2009, earned his first All-Star selection last season with 40 saves and a 2.81 ERA.