History of Esteury Ruiz in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 2, 2026

Esteury Ruiz is a Dominican professional baseball center fielder currently playing for the Miami Marlins in MLB. He debuted in 2022 with the San Diego Padres and has since played for multiple teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers. Ruiz is primarily known for his exceptional speed and base-stealing abilities. In 2023, playing for the Athletics, he set a new American League record for stolen bases in a rookie season, successfully stealing 67 bases.

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February 15, 1999: Esteury Ruiz born

On February 15, 1999, Esteury Ruiz Reyes was born. He is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder.

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July 3, 2015: Ruiz signs with the Kansas City Royals

On July 3, 2015, Esteury Ruiz signed with the Kansas City Royals as an international free agent, starting his professional baseball career.

July 24, 2017: Ruiz traded to the San Diego Padres

On July 24, 2017, Esteury Ruiz, along with Matt Strahm and Travis Wood, was traded from the Royals to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Trevor Cahill, Ryan Buchter, and Brandon Maurer.

August 1, 2022: Ruiz traded to the Milwaukee Brewers

On August 1, 2022, Esteury Ruiz, along with Taylor Rogers, Dinelson Lamet, and Robert Gasser, was traded by the Padres to the Milwaukee Brewers for Josh Hader.

December 12, 2022: Ruiz acquired by the Oakland Athletics

On December 12, 2022, Esteury Ruiz was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Brewers as part of a three-team trade. Other players involved were Sean Murphy, William Contreras, Joel Payamps, Justin Yeager, Manny Piña, Kyle Muller, Freddy Tarnok, and Royber Salinas.