The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Keibert Ruiz ahead of Tuesday’s split doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, giving the team three catchers on their active roster. The Dodgers additionally are back to carrying 13 pitchers and 13 position players.
Ruiz takes the spot of Mike Kickham, who was designated for assignment on Monday as a corresponding move to the Dodgers claiming Phil Bickford off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. Had the Dodgers and Cubs played their series opener as scheduled, L.A. planned to call up James Pazos.
It was late last week that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged a scenario where Ruiz could be added to the active roster.