The Dodgers Trade Former MLB Steals Leader to Marlins

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00:00The Dodgers trade former MLB steals leader to Marlins.

00:04The Dodgers roster shuffle continues, and this time, it's speedster Estery Ruiz packing his bags for South Florida.

00:11The 26-year-old outfielder, once the fastest man on the base paths in Major League Baseball,

00:17has been traded to the Miami Marlins after a brief and largely forgettable stint in Los Angeles.

00:23Expectations were cautious but hopeful.

00:25After all, Ruiz wasn't far removed from his 2023 campaign with the A's,

00:30where he led all of baseball with an eye-popping 67 stolen bases.

00:35In 2025, Ruiz appeared in just 19 games for LA, managing a meager 594 OPS with one home run and just four hits in 21 at-bats.

00:45Splitting time between A's and Dodgers affiliates, Ruiz posted a 923 OPS with 16 homers and an impressive 63 stolen bases.

00:56Now, he's heading to Miami, his third organization in two years,

01:00with a chance to fight for a roster spot in a Marlins outfield that could use a jolt of energy.

01:05Ruiz's speed gives him instant value on the base paths,

01:08and if he can refine his approach at the plate, there's still a path to regular playing time.

01:12For Miami, the gamble is simple. Can Ruiz become more than just a specialist?

01:18In exchange, the Dodgers receive Adriano Marrero, an 18-year-old right-hander from the Dominican Summer League.

01:24Marrero, signed by the Marlins in early 2025, has struck out 35 batters in 33 innings,

01:31a modest but intriguing stat line that hints at raw potential.

01:35Ruiz's journey continues in Miami, and with it, the question lingers,

01:39can Elite Speed earn him another big league chance, or is he destined to be a AAA marvel without a long-term home?