Dodgers acquire speedster Esteury Ruiz from Athletics in trade for Carlos Duran
Carlos Duran moved to the Oakland Athletics when the team acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Oakland Athletics designated 26-year-old Ruiz for assignment before completing his transfer to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers added Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics after moving Kyle Hurt to the 60-day injured list to recover from his Tommy John procedure.
Ruiz’s speed and struggles at the plate
The 2023 season saw Ruiz establish himself as the top AL leader in stolen bases following his time with the Oakland Athletics at center field. Despite his impact on the bases, his offensive achievements at bat were less than desirable since he produced a .254 batting average with five home runs and had a .309 on-base percentage. His defensive performance generated mixed results due to two Outs Above Average, but he allowed -20 Defensive Runs Saved.
Injuries further complicated his 2024 season. The left wrist strain kept him sidelined for two months, after which his short-lived comeback ended in continued pain that required him to leave the game. Arthroscopic knee surgery became necessary for him during the later part of the year. A .994 OPS surplus during minor league play did not prevent his major league opportunities from fading, as Oakland Athletics decided to play Lawrence Butler and JJ Bleday instead.
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Dodgers’ outfield depth and competition
With their clean record this season, the Dodgers possess strong defensive depth in their outfield, although they do not have a designated center fielder at the moment. The primary positions for Michael Conforto and
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