The Seattle Times · Nov 7, 2016
Mariners announce trade for veteran catcher Carlos Ruiz
Colorado Rockies’ DJ LeMahieu, front, avoids the tag by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz to score on a double hit by Nolan Arenado in the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 31,...PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Mariners will have a veteran catching presence on their 25-man roster to go with Mike Zunino. On Monday afternoon, the team officially announced the acquisition of catcher Carlos Ruiz in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In exchange, Seattle sent left-hander Vidal Nuno to Los Angeles. The workings of the deal broke on Sunday evening with Major League Baseball general managers’ meetings slated to begin Tuesday morning in Scottsdale.