As he makes the move to New York, he bids farewell to the San Francisco Giants.
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From MLB.com:
“I have a lot of great memories, a lot of great friends that I’m going to miss,” Ruf said. “But I’m very excited for the opportunity in New York. They have a great team, great players. Guys that I played against throughout my career. I’m really looking forward to that, too. It’s just a lot to take in today.”
Ruf made his MLB debut with the Phillies in 2012. This year, with the Giants, the 36-year-old outfielder/first baseman/DH is hitting .216 with 11 home runs and 38 RBI. He had been with the Giants since 2020.
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According to Spotrac, Ruf is making $3 million this year, which is the same amount he’s slated to make in 2023. His deal includes a club option for 2024.
The Mets also traded for sluggers Daniel Vogelbach and Tyler Naquin as well as reliever Mychal Givens.
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Bridget Hyland may be reached at bhyland@njadvancemedia.com.
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