Ruiz split time between the Rockies and Orioles during the 2021 campaign, slashing .168/.243/.273 with three homers and two steals across 141 plate appearances. The 27-year-old infielder has struggled defensively, but possesses enough over-the-fence pop to make some noise in Korea next season.

It's a good move for the 27-year-old Ruiz, who has spent parts of the last six seasons in the majors but has struggled to establish himself. Overall, he's hit .212/.287/.357 in 849 at-bats for the Braves, Orioles and Rockies.

Ruiz has refused an outright minor-league assignment and will become a free agent instead. The 27-year-old infielder hit .168/.243/.272 with three home runs and a pair of stolen bases across 141 plate appearances with the Rockies and Orioles this past season.

Ruiz was claimed off waivers from the Orioles over the summer, and he hit just .168 with the Rockies and Baltimore in 2021. He'll likely be non-tendered and seek a new opportunity in 2022.