Nick Piccone
Yesterday, Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz cleared waivers and there were reportedly two teams interested in Ruiz for the stretch run. Today, he’s reportedly been traded to the Dodgers.
Sources: The Phillies have traded Carlos Ruiz to the Dodgers.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) August 25, 2016
Ruiz met with Klentak and Mackanin yesterday in Chicago about the trade to LA.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) August 25, 2016
According to SportsNet LA’s Alanna Rizzo, the Phillies will get catcher AJ Ellis and minor league pitcher Tommy Bergjans, and either a player to be named later or cash in exchange for Ruiz and cash.
We’ll never forget you, Chooch.
Thanks! We will miss you!