 Ramos was activated on July 4, and in his first game back against the Brewers, he went 3–4 with a three-run home run and five RBI game.His solid July, in which he hit .302/.333/.540 with four HR and 17 RBI in 18 games, earned him more starts over Suzuki before they eventually traded Suzuki to Oakland on August 23.Ramos finished the year as the starting catcher.