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The MRI results are in for Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, who was removed from Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Reds after twisting his right knee while fielding a passed ball. And it’s not good news.

According to Amanda Comak of the Washington Times, a spokeswoman for Ramos revealed Sunday morning that the 24-year-old backstop needs surgery to repair a torn ligament in his knee. The Nationals haven’t chimed in yet with any sort of confirmation, but the procedure will likely be of the season-ending variety.

Ramos, the survivor of a kidnapping this offseason in his native Venezuela, was batting .265/.354/.398 with three home runs in 96 plate appearances this year. The Nationals will turn to Jesus Flores in his absence.

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UPDATE, 10:35 AM: The Nats have announced that Ramos has a torn ACL. He’s likely done for 2012.