Dodgers Trade Ruiz to Marlins for Prospect Marrero

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Miami Marlins on Monday, acquiring 18-year-old right-handed pitching prospect Adriano Marrero in return, according to league sources. The deal, reported late in the day, marks the third organization for the 26-year-old Ruiz in as many years and comes amid the Marlins' active offseason roster reshaping.

Ruiz, a right-handed hitter known for his elite speed, burst onto the scene in 2023 with the Oakland Athletics, where he set the American League rookie record for stolen bases with 67, surpassing Kenny Lofton's mark of 62 from 1992. Over parts of four major league seasons with the San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Athletics and Dodgers, Ruiz has batted .241 with a .296 on-base percentage, eight home runs, 27 doubles, 59 RBI and 77 steals in 96 attempts across 197 games and 621 plate appearances. His baserunning prowess has been his standout trait, but consistent on-base skills have eluded him, limiting his big-league role.

Acquired by the Dodgers from Oakland last April in exchange for minor league pitcher Carlos Duran, Ruiz appeared in just 19 games for Los Angeles in 2025, mostly as an injury replacement in July....