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Marlins Trade for Stolen Base Leader Esteury Ruiz

12/31/2025

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The Miami Marlins acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league right-hander Adriano Marrero.
Ruiz led the American League with 67 stolen bases in 2023.
The Dodgers had acquired Ruiz from the Athletics but used him sparingly, with Ruiz batting .190 in 19 games.
To accommodate Ruiz, the Marlins designated infielder Eric Wagaman for assignment.

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The Miami Marlins acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league right-hander Adriano Marrero.
Ruiz led the American League with 67 stolen bases in 2023.
The Dodgers had acquired Ruiz from the Athletics but used him sparingly, with Ruiz batting .190 in 19 games.
To accommodate Ruiz, the Marlins designated infielder Eric Wagaman for assignment.