The Dodgers optioned catcher Keibert Ruiz to Triple-A Oklahoma City, the team announced Monday morning.
Ruiz, 22, appeared in five games, batting .167 (1-for-6) with one homer and one RBI. He clubbed a solo homer in his first at bat of the season against the Cubs on Tuesday and has two homers in his Major League career. The Valencia, Venezuela native has been with the Dodgers since signing on July 20, 2014 as an international free agent. In 387 minor league games in the Dodger organization, he is a .299 (430-for-1439) hitter with 29 homers and 199 RBI.
He is hitting 1-for-6 (.167/.167/.667) with a HR and RBI in five games with the Dodgers this season, including going 0-for-5 over the weekend against the Angels.
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