Washington Nationals Acquire Catcher Keibert Ruiz From Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals Acquire Catcher Keibert Ruiz in Exchange for Patrick Corbin

The Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins completed a trade on Monday, January 23, 2023, that sent catcher Keibert Ruiz to the Nationals in exchange for pitcher Patrick Corbin. The Nationals also received $2 million in international bonus pool money in the deal.

Why the Washington Nationals Traded for Keibert Ruiz

The Nationals were in need of a catcher after trading away Yan Gomes to the Chicago Cubs in December. Ruiz, 24, is a switch-hitter who has a career .261 batting average and .754 OPS in 292 games over four seasons with the Dodgers and Marlins. He is considered one of the best young catchers in the game and is expected to be the Nationals' starting catcher in 2023.

Why the Miami Marlins Traded Keibert Ruiz

The Marlins were looking to add a veteran starting pitcher to their rotation and Corbin, 30, fits that bill. Corbin has a career 4.13 ERA in 200 starts over eight seasons with the Diamondbacks, Nationals, and Yankees. He is expected to be the Marlins' No. 2 starter behind Sandy Alcantara in 2023.

The Impact of the Trade on the Washington Nationals

The addition of Ruiz gives the Nationals a young, talented catcher who can provide both offense and defense. He is also a good fit for the Nationals' new manager, Davey Martinez, who likes to use his catchers as a defensive backstop and offensive threat.

The Impact of the Trade on the Miami Marlins

The Marlins get a veteran starting pitcher in Corbin who can help stabilize their rotation. Corbin is a durable pitcher who has averaged over 180 innings per season over the past five years. He is also a good fit for the Marlins' new manager, Skip Schumaker, who likes to use his starters aggressively.

Conclusion

The trade of Keibert Ruiz from the Miami Marlins to the Washington Nationals is a win-win for both teams. The Nationals get a young, talented catcher who can help them compete for a playoff spot in 2023, while the Marlins get a veteran starting pitcher who can help stabilize their rotation.