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Ruiz split time between the Rockies and Orioles during the 2021 campaign, slashing .168/.243/.273 with three homers and two steals across 141 plate appearances. The 27-year-old infielder has struggled defensively, but possesses enough over-the-fence pop to make some noise in Korea next season.

It’s a good move for the 27-year-old Ruiz, who has spent parts of the last six seasons in the majors but has struggled to establish himself. Overall, he’s hit .212/.287/.357 in 849 at-bats for the Braves, Orioles and Rockies.

Ruiz has refused an outright minor-league assignment and will become a free agent instead. The 27-year-old infielder hit .168/.243/.272 with three home runs and a pair of stolen bases across 141 plate appearances with the Rockies and Orioles this past season.

Ruiz was claimed off waivers from the Orioles over the summer, and he hit just .168 with the Rockies and Baltimore in 2021. He’ll likely be non-tendered and seek a new opportunity in 2022.

The 27-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Orioles in May and has carried a .168 average at the major league level this season. Ruiz will now end the regular season off of the active roster.

Ruiz was claimed off waivers from the Orioles back in May and went 1-for-7 with two walks during a brief stint with the club about a month ago. He’ll provide infield depth down the stretch.

Ruiz went 1-for-7 with two walks and three strikeouts during his short stay on Colorado’s active roster.

Ruiz will join the Rockies ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Angels and might get a good amount of playing time down the stretch. He had put up a strong .314/.375/.523 batting line with six home runs and two stolen bases in 46 games for Albuquerque.

Ruiz was designated for assignment by the Orioles last week after hitting just .167/.250/.300 batting line over 32 games, but he has a reputation as a strong defender and the Rockies will have to hope that his bat gets propped up a bit by Coors Field. He will go to Triple-A Albuquerque for now.

The Orioles have recalled infielder Stevie Wilkerson in a corresponding roster move. Ruiz is a strong defender, but he’s never really hit with Baltimore and has been even worse this year with a .167/.250/.300 batting line over 32 games.