On April 2, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics in exchange for pitcher Carlos Duran. Ruiz, known for his impressive speed and having led the American League in stolen bases in 2023, faced challenges in the 2024 season due to injuries, limiting his play to just 29 games. Although his batting average dropped, his slugging percentage improved, indicating potential for offensive growth. Dodgers management sees untapped potential in Ruiz's speed and contact skills, suggesting a focus on development to maximize his impact on the team.
"Despite the injuries, Ruiz's sprint speed was better than 95% of other MLB players and, evidently, he maximizes his game-changing speed by mixing it with elite and efficient base-running."
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts informed the media that the Dodgers' hitting guys felt there's some upside potential there, suggesting the team's belief in Ruiz's ability to improve and adapt."
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