Esteury Ruiz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Bumped to minors Ruiz was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Impact Ruiz has seen his playing time completely disappear across the last week, failing to draw a start in seven consecutive games. He has 23 total plate appearances at the majors this season, hitting .190/.261/.333.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

A year after they were (to a degree) deadline sellers, the Blue Jays are soaring

The Toronto Blue Jays have a comfortable lead atop the AL East, a year after trading away several established players

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Ohtani homers in 5th straight game, Freeman drives in 2 runs in the 9th as Dodgers beat Twins 4-3

Shohei Ohtani matched a franchise record with a homer in the fifth straight game and Freddie Freeman drove in two runs with a two-out single in the ninth inning as the Los Angeles...

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani homers in fifth consecutive game, tying a Los Angeles Dodgers franchise record

Shohei Ohtani homered for the fifth consecutive game on Wednesday, tying a Los Angeles Dodgers franchise record

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Cracks first homer Ruiz went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.

Impact The 26-year-old drew the start in left field and slugged his first long ball since April 17, 2024, when with the Athletics, with a 413-foot blast off Milwaukee starter Jose Quintana in the fifth. Ruiz was promoted from Triple-A Oklahoma City on July 3 after slashing .292/.394/.458 with eight homers and 38 stolen bases across 300 plate appearances. The Los Angeles outfielder has been used strictly in a short-side platoon role at the big leagues, posting a .250 (4-for-16) average with six strikeouts in 12 games since promotion.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers edge Dodgers for 10th straight win, completing season sweep

Abner Uribe retired Mookie Betts with the bases loaded for the final out, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 for their 10th straight victory

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Esteury Ruiz, Taylor Trammell Lead Week 16 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Outfielders Looking for outfield help in fantasy baseball? These Week 16 waiver wire pickups, including Taylor Trammell and Esteury Ruiz, offer power, s...

JULY 11 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Chourio drives in winning run in 10th as Brewers win 3-2 and hand Dodgers their 6th straight loss

Jackson Chourio singled home Sal Frelick with the winning run in the 10th inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Los Angeles 3-2 to complete their first home sweep of the...

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Peralta pitches 6 shutout innings and Brewers chase Yamamoto early in 9-1 rout of Dodgers

Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run homer in his first plate appearance with his new team, Freddy Peralta threw six shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Los Angeles Dod...

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Christian Walker, Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve homer in Astros' 5-1 win to complete sweep of Dodgers

Christian Walker, Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve each homered, Ryan Gusto threw six strong innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 to complete their first thr...

JULY 6 • Associated Press

Diaz homers and Hader closes it out as Astros beat Ohtani and the Dodgers 6-4

Yainer Diaz homered, Josh Hader got the last four outs for his major league-leading 25th save, and the Houston Astros spoiled Shohei Ohtani’s 31st birthday, beating the Los Angeles...

JULY 6 • Associated Press

Dodgers' Max Muncy Hits Injured List And Is Set to Miss 6 Weeks After Collision

Los Angeles Dodgers' third baseman Max Muncy has been placed on the injured list with a left knee bone bruise.

JULY 4 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers' Max Muncy Hits Injured List And Is Set to Miss 6 Weeks After Collision

Dodgers' Muncy on injured list with knee bruise after collision with White Sox's Taylor

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has been placed on the injured list with a left knee bone bruise

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Promotion made official Ruiz was recalled by the Dodgers on Thursday.

Impact Ruiz is being called up to replace Max Muncy (knee) on the active roster, though he provides depth in the outfield. Ruiz remains an exceptional stolen base threat, as he racked up 38 swiped bags across 66 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City. However, his career .297 on-base percentage in the majors will limit his opportunities, and he also isn't likely to get regular playing time.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be called up The Dodgers are expected to recall Ruiz from Triple-A Oklahoma City, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Max Muncy is set to undergo an MRI on his left knee Thursday, and Ruiz's arrival suggests the former is headed to the 10-day injured list. Ruiz was acquired via trade just after Opening Day and has slashed .292/.394/.458 with eight home runs and 38 stolen bases over 66 games with Oklahoma City. The 26-year-old can be an impact fantasy player with his speed if he gets regular playing time, but regular at-bats with the Dodgers seem unlikely.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Week 14 MLB Prospect Watch: Chase DeLauter, Esteury Ruiz Lead Minor League Outfielders With injuries piling up across MLB, these outfield prospects-led by Chase DeLauter and Esteury Ruiz-could be game-changers for fantasy baseb...

JUNE 26 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers Minor League Outfielder Joins Team in LA Hinting at Potential Injury to Key Player The Los Angeles Dodgers have center fielder Esteury Ruiz in the clubhouse, per The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. This hints at an incoming roste...

JUNE 4 • SI.COM

Athletics trade speedy outfielder Esteury Ruiz to Dodgers for minor league pitcher

The Athletics traded talented base-stealer and outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league right-hander Carlos Duran

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Dodgers acquire Esteury Ruiz, former stolen base leader LOS ANGELES - The Dodgers have acquired a former stolen-base leader. In a trade of minor-leaguers, t...

APRIL 2 • SACBEE.COM

Dodgers Acquire Former American League Steals Leader From Athletics The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired former Athletics center fielder Esteury Ruiz.

APRIL 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Acquired by LAD The Dodgers acquired Ruiz from the Athletics on Wednesday in exchange for Carlos Duran, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ruiz has minor-league options left and will report to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 26-year-old has blazing speed that helped him steal 67 bases in 2023, but he's managed just a career .243/.297/.343 batting line over parts of three seasons and has also struggled defensively. The Dodgers will see if they're able to get more out of Ruiz than the Athletics were able to.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Moved off 40-man roster The Athletics designated Ruiz for assignment Sunday.

Impact The 26-year-old was the Athletics' main return piece in the trade that sent catcher Sean Murphy (ribs) to Atlanta in 2022, but the outfielder is no longer on the 40-man roster. Ruiz stole 67 bases as a rookie in 2023 but had an underwhelming .254/.309/.345 slash line in 132 games, and he played in just 29 big-league contests last season. Ruiz will remain at Triple-A Las Vegas if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Ruiz to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Impact Ruiz once looked to be one of the more intriguing prospects in the Athletics system after he was acquired from the Brewers in December 2022. Though he led the American League with 67 steals in 2023, Ruiz slashed just .254/.309/.345 over his first full season in the big leagues and seems to have since been passed up by other outfielders on the organizational depth chart. He spent most of the 2024 season either on the injured list or stuck in a bench role with the Athletics, and Ruiz will now have to head to Triple-A to begin the 2025 campaign due to the logjam in the big-league outfield.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to win roster spot Ruiz is hitting just .130 (3-for-23) with one walk and no stolen bases in 12 games this spring. He appears to be unlikely to win a roster spot, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ruiz is healthy after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in late September. He played just 45 games between the knee injury and a left wrist strain. He'll likely need revive his career for awhile at Triple-A before getting another chance in the big leagues.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Playing in spring opener Ruiz (knee/wrist) is starting in left field and batting sixth in the Athletics' first game of spring training Saturday versus San Diego.

Impact Ruiz ended last season on the 60-day IL due to a left wrist strain, and he also underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in late September. The speedy outfielder appears to have recovered from both issues during the offseason and will look to get back on track in 2025 after playing in only 45 combined contests between the majors and minors last year. Ruiz may need to have a strong camp in order to make the Athletics' Opening Day roster, however.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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