José Ruiz Acquired by Texas Rangers from Atlanta Braves in Exchange for Dane Dunning

Right-handed pitcher José Ruiz, 30, has been acquired by the Texas Rangers from the Atlanta Braves, along with cash considerations, in a trade for fellow right-hander Dane Dunning. Ruiz will report to Triple-A Round Rock. He has split the current season between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, including their Triple-A affiliates, making 16 relief appearances for Philadelphia before being designated for assignment and later claimed by the Braves. Across 18 combined games this season, he holds a 1-0 record with an 8.82 ERA and 15 strikeouts over 16 1/3 innings. A Venezuelan native, Ruiz has a career 11-9 record, one save, and a 4.62 ERA in 282 games over nine seasons with the San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves.