Aramis Ramirez has only fielded third base in his 18 Major League seasons, but that may change in what could be his final season.
Ramirez will start taking ground balls at first base on Friday. If all goes well, he could field the position for the Pittsburgh Pirates before the end of the season.
"Whatever it takes for us to win, I'm willing to do," Ramirez said.
Ramirez, 37, has appeared in 2,078 games at third base. He also was the designated hitter in 26 games when he played for the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers.
“I don't really know what to expect (at first base),” Ramirez said. “It's not going to be easy, put it that way. Talking with Pedro (Alvarez), I know there's a lot that's different between playing third and first.”
Ramirez's playing time at third will be scaled back when Josh Harrison comes off the disabled list around the end of the month.