The Los Angeles Dodgers made their first trade of the offseason Monday, shipping outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Miami Marlins in exchange for 18-year-old outfielder Adriano Marrero. Ruiz played a minimal role with the Dodgers in 2025, having joined the team in April after the Athletics put him on waivers. He played 19 games with the Dodgers, slashing .190/.261/.333 while going a perfect 4-for-4 on steal attempts.
The Braves acquired Sean Murphy from the Athletics in a three-team deal. The Braves sent three somewhat decent minor leaguers and William Contreras to get him. I won't rehash it, but it seemed like good value each way at the time. Though, you can argue if it was worth it. I won't stop you. But how did the Brewers get William Contreras? I mean, I clearly understand how it happened, but I don't understand how they were able to muscle their way into this trade.
