After dropping their Sacramento debut opening series against the Chicago Cubs, the Athletics are already starting to shake up their roster. Esteury Ruiz will be headed down the I-5 to the defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. In return, the Athletics will be receiving RHP Carlos Duran.
Ruiz spent most of the 2024 season on the injured list and in the minors after leading the American League in stolen bases in 2023 with 67. Ruiz was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Sunday, but his stay in Sacramento was short lived, as he is now headed to Southern CA.
Duran, a 6′ 7″, 230lb righty will definitely bring size to an Athletics pitching staff that includes Luis Severino, as well as Tyler Ferguson. Clearly the Athletics are looking to bring in some more help to the mound after giving up 25 runs in the first two games of their home opening series against the Chicago Cubs.
