The Dodgers have dealt outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league pitcher Adriano Marrero. Francys Romero of Beisbolfr.com was the first to report the trade. In a corresponding
move, the Marlins have designated infielder Eric Wagaman for assignment, per Kevin Barral at Fish on First. The Dodgers 40-man roster now drops to 39.
This marks the fifth trade involving Ruiz since signing as a minor league free agent with the Kansas City Royals in 2017 and the second one this year after the Dodgers acquired him from the Athletics on April 3. He spent the majority of the season with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets, and performed well in 104 games by slashing .303/.411/.514 with 16 home runs, 60 RBI, and a team-high 62 stolen bases. In 19 games for the big league club, he slashed .190/.261/.333 with a home run and two driven in, stealing four bases in as many attempts. Ruiz has one more option remaining and will enter arbitration following the 2026 season.
Marrero, an 18-year-old right-handed starting pitcher out of Cienfuegos, Cuba, signed with the Miami Marlins on Jan. 15 with a $350,000 signing bonus, reports Romero. He started 10 games in the Dominican Summer League, tossing 33 innings while posting a 3.82 ERA with a 1.333 WHIP, striking out 35, walking 12 and giving up just one home run.
