Dodgers Trade Carlos Ruiz To Mariners

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Updated: November 7, 2016

According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers have traded veteran catcher Carlos Ruiz to the Seattle Mariners.

Sources: Carlos ruiz being traded to mariners

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 7, 2016

Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times also reported the news.

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 (@McCulloughTimes) November 7, 2016

Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register confirmed the news.

#Dodgers trade of Carlos Ruiz to #Mariners in final stages of completion. Seattle will pick up his option. LA will get small return

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) November 7, 2016

Ruiz spent 11 years with the Philadelphia Phillies before joining the Dodgers via trade last season. Ruiz was reunited with longtime teammate Chase Utley.

Ruiz was named an All-Star in 2012. The move allows Austin Barnes to backup Yasmani Grandal next season for Los Angeles.

As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.

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