Dodgers Option Outfielder Hinting at Surprise Call Up
Briefly

Esteury Ruiz has been optioned to Triple-A by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He had participated in 19 games at the big league level, hitting .190 with one home run, two RBIs, and four stolen bases. Justin Dean has been called up to take his place. Dean, who was drafted by the Atlanta Braves and signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers, excelled at Triple-A with a .274 average, six home runs, and 25 stolen bases, providing speed in the outfield until players return from injury.
Esteury Ruiz has been optioned to Triple-A by the Dodgers while Justin Dean has been called up ahead of the series against the Blue Jays.
Ruiz played 19 games with the Dodgers, achieving a .190 batting average with one home run and four stolen bases.
Justin Dean, previously with the Braves, joins the Dodgers after performing well at Triple-A, where he has six home runs and 25 stolen bases.
Dean slashed .274/.370/.426 in 81 Triple-A games and is expected to fill in until injured players return.
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