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Dodgers Acquire Esteury Ruiz in Trade with Athletics

The speedy outfielder, designated for assignment by Oakland, will start with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate after a challenging 2024 season.

May 4, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (1) reacts with an injury after diving to catch a fly ball against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Esteury Ruiz, seen with the Athletics sliding into home plate during a spring training game against the Dodgers on March 9, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona, has been acquired by the Dodgers. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
Esteury Ruiz #1 of the Oakland Athletics steals second base ahead of a tag from Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum on June 16, 2023 in Oakland.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers traded minor league pitcher Carlos Duran to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Esteury Ruiz on April 2, 2025.
  • Ruiz, 26, was designated for assignment by the Athletics three days prior to the trade, following a diminished role with the team in 2024.
  • He will begin his tenure with the Dodgers in their Triple-A affiliate, with potential to contribute as a versatile player with speed and defensive skills.
  • Ruiz led the American League in stolen bases in 2023 with 67 steals but struggled with injuries and limited opportunities during the 2024 season.
  • The Athletics received Carlos Duran, a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher who posted a 4.73 ERA across three levels in the Dodgers' system in 2024.