The Los Angeles Dodgers promoted Justin Dean from Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets, replacing Esteury Ruiz. To accommodate Dean on the 40-man roster, Luken Baker was designated for assignment. Dean, a former 17th-round pick by the Atlanta Braves, has had an impressive season with a .274 batting average, six home runs, and 25 stolen bases. He is primarily a center fielder and provides a defensively stronger option than Ruiz, who saw limited playtime. The Dodgers view Dean as a versatile asset for defensive and pinch-running opportunities.
"Justin is a really plus-plus center fielder, so just giving him a look out there as a defensive replacement, to pinch-run, be a guy off the bench, I think there's a lot of utility in giving him a look."
"Twenty-eight years old, going to make his Major League debut, so really excited for him."
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