Keibert Ruiz was one of the main reasons that the Dodgers decided not to acquire J.T. Realmuto. The Marlins at one point asked for Cody Bellinger, and when talks got more serious they asked for Keibert Ruiz. The Dodgers didn’t feel that was a good asking price as they view Ruiz as their potential catcher of the future. Will Smith is the other top catching prospect who is closer to the majors.
Ruiz is currently posting a .275/.342/.686 slash line which is an improvement after his recent hot streak. In the month of May, he is batting .