Washington Wizards President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has activated center Peter John Ramos and placed forward Samaki Walker on the injured list with a lower back strain.

Ramos was placed on the injured list on December 1, 2004 with right shoulder tendinitis. He has appeared in three games this season, averaging two points and one rebound per game. He scored a career-high six points against Miami on November 9, 2004 on 3-of-3 shooting from the field.  

Walker has played in six games this season, averaging 1.7 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. He set season-highs in points (6) and rebounds (5) on January 17 at San Antonio. Walker has averaged 5.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in his career.

Ramos will be in uniform and available to play tonight in New Orleans against the Hornets.