LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers outfielder Justin Ruggiano cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, removing him from the 40-man roster.
As someone with over three years of major league service time — Ruggiano has four years, 123 days of service — he has the right to refuse the outright assignment to the minors and become a free agent, which is the most likely outcome.
Ruggiano was the most effective in-season acquisition by the Dodgers in 2015. Traded from the Mariners for cash considerations on Aug. 31, Ruggiano was one of the best players for the Dodgers during the final month, hitting .