The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics on Wednesday in a savvy trade for the club.
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The 26-year-old outfielder was designated for assignment this week, and the Dodger skipped the waiver line to add Ruiz. However, it didn’t come at no cost.
The Dodgers are trading right-handed pitcher Carlos Duran to the A’s for Ruiz.
Who is Carlos Duran for Dodgers?
Duran, 23, is a pitching prospect who opened the year in the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets’ rotation.