PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Mariners will have a veteran catching presence on their 25-man roster to go with Mike Zunino. On Monday afternoon, the team officially announced the acquisition of catcher Carlos Ruiz in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In exchange, Seattle sent left-hander Vidal Nuno to Los Angeles. The workings of the deal broke on Sunday evening with Major League Baseball general managers’ meetings slated to begin Tuesday morning in Scottsdale.
“First and foremost, Carlos brings us a veteran presence with outstanding leadership qualities and a winning pedigree,” general manager Jerry Dipoto said. “His combination of strong on-base skills, situational awareness and game-calling ability are a welcome addition to the Mariners.