Esteury Ruiz

The Dodgers are acquiring Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Ruiz was designated for assignment by the Athletics over the weekend. He stole an AL-leading 67 bases in 2023. He'll add depth in the outfield for the Dodgers.

The Athletics designated Esteury Ruiz for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

The Athletics needed to open a roster spot after claiming Angel Perdomo off waivers from the Angels. Ruiz will head to the waiver wire.

The Athletics have optioned Esteury Ruiz to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact

Ruiz, who struggled at the plate this spring with a .121/.171/.152 slash line, was one of five players optioned on Sunday as roster cuts continue. He will open the season in Triple-A Las Vegas.

Esteury Ruiz is batting .130 (3-for-23) with one walk and no stolen bases across 12 spring games, making a roster spot unlikely, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Ruiz, back from late-September right knee surgery and a 2024 limited to 45 games by a wrist strain, needs a Triple-A reset—his spring slump dims his big league shot for now. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can let him go; his speed’s stuck in neutral until he rebounds.

Esteury Ruiz is starting in left field and batting sixth in the Athletics' first spring training game Saturday versus San Diego.

Fantasy Impact

Ruiz ended the 2024 season on the 60-day IL with a left wrist strain and also underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in September, but he appears fully recovered. The 26-year-old speedster is looking to rebound after a lost season in which he played just 45 total games between the majors and minors. Despite his elite speed, Ruiz may need a strong spring to secure a spot on the Athletics' Opening Day roster, making him a name to watch in deeper fantasy leagues.