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Dodgers acquire Vidal Nuño from Mariners for Carlos Ruiz
The Dodgers had a club option for 2017 for catcher Carlos Ruiz, but instead traded him to the Mariners for left-handed pitcher Vidal Nuño.
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November 7, 2016
Austin Barnes has his opportunity
The trade of Carlos Ruiz clears the way for Austin Barnes to earn the backup catcher role with the Dodgers in 2017.
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November 7, 2016
Dodgers get Nuño from Mariners in Ruiz trade
The Dodgers received left-handed pitcher Vidal Nuno from the Mariners in exchange for catcher Carlos Ruiz. The 29-year-old lefty reliever had a 3.53 ERA for Seattle in 2016.
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November 6, 2016
Ruiz headed to Mariners
Catcher Carlos Ruiz had a 2017 club option worth $4.5 million with a $500,000 buyout, but the Dodgers instead will reportedly trade him to the Mariners.