ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Jose Ruiz and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday for right-hander Dane Dunning.
Ruiz, 30, has split the season between Philadelphia and Atlanta and both teams' Triple-A affiliates. He will report to Triple-A Round Rock.
Ruiz made 16 relief appearances for Philadelphia before being designated for assignment June 1 and claimed off waivers by the Braves on June 7. He pitched in two games for Atlanta, and is 1-0 with an 8.82 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 16u2153 innings in the 18 combined games.