Dodgers trade Esteury Ruiz to Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Miami Marlins for minor-league pitcher Adriano Marrero, the teams announced Monday.
The Miami Marlins today acquired OF Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Minor League RHP Adriano Marrero. To make room on the 40-man roster for Ruiz, the Marlins have designated INF Eric Wagaman for assignment. pic.twitter.com/DVK0m11iLi
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) December 30, 2025
Ruiz, a former top prospect, has appeared in 197 big-league games across four seasons between the Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers.
The 26-year-old led the American League with 67 steals in 2023 and has been traded five times since signing as a free agent with the Kansas City Royals in 2015.
The speedy Ruiz owns a .241/.296/.343 slash line with 27 doubles and 59 RBIs throughout his MLB career. However, he's struggled defensively, posting minus-25 defensive runs saved while primarily playing center field.
Marrero, 18, started 10 games for the Marlins' Dominican Summer League squad in 2025. The right-hander authored a 3.82 ERA and 9.5 K/9 across those outings.
Miami also traded outfielder Dane Myers to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday and signed closer Pete Fairbanks to a one-year deal on Christmas Eve.
The Marlins designated infielder Eric Wagaman for assignment to make room on the roster for Ruiz.