Dodgers Rumors: Carlos Ruiz Has Been Traded to The Mariners

The time has finally come and the Los Angeles Dodgers are making moves. According to FanRag’s Jon Heyman, the Seattle Mariners will acquire catcher Carlos Ruiz from the Dodgers.

Sources: Carlos ruiz being traded to mariners

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— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 7, 2016

Mariners obviously picking up $4,5M option on Ruiz with trade for him #chooch

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 7, 2016

According to Joel Sherman, the Dodgers will be getting a pitcher in the deal.

#Dodgers are getting back 1 40-man roster pitcher in deal for Ruiz from #Mariners

— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) November 7, 2016

Andy McCullough reported that the Ruiz trade included former Mariners and Yankees pitcher, Vidal Nuno. Nuno had a 1-1 record with a 3.53 ERA in 2016.

The deal has not been finalized, but LHP Vidal Nuno is the player the Dodgers are expected to get back for Carlos Ruiz.

— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) November 7, 2016

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The Dodgers have been considering letting go of Ruiz and many teams have been looking at soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran catcher. Ruiz will be playing under a $4.5M club option in 2017.

Here is how Ruiz did in the 2016 season:

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We’ll miss you, Chooch! Thanks for coming up clutch in the postseason this year!