Esteury Ruiz

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Esteury Ruiz Has Two-Hit, Two-Steal Day In Shutout Loss

The Oakland Athletics were shut out 2-0 on Sunday by the Detroit Tigers, but outfielder Esteury Ruiz was still productive with a 2-for-4 day with a double, two stolen bases and a strikeout at the plate out of the leadoff spot. Ruiz leads the American League with 65 stolen bases on the year, and he's only three swipes behind the overall MLB leader, Ronald Acuna Jr. The 24-year-old Dominican has very little power to speak of, but his elite speed is a game-changer in fantasy leagues. He's also finishing the season strong with a .333/.360/.563 slash line with three home runs, two doubles, eight RBI, 12 stolen bases and six runs scored in 19 games (13 starts) so far in the final month of the year.

Sep 25 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Big Hype Prospects: Langford, Manzardo, Mead, Jones, Basallo

This week on Big Hype Prospects, we visit some notable players at various stages of their journey and highlight three more whose 2023 success could yield top prospect status next season. Five Big Hype Prospects Wyatt Langford, 21, OF, TEX (AAA) (CPX/A+/AA) 174 PA, 10 HR, 9 SB, .359/.471/.697 The Rangers, thirsty to reach the…

Sep 19 · MLB Trade Rumors Prospects Orioles Diamondbacks Rangers Guardians Rays Athletics Samuel Basallo Druw Jones Wyatt Langford Kyle Manzardo Curtis Mead Abimelec Ortiz Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Absent From The Lineup On Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. Ruiz once again finds himself on the bench against a right-handed starter as the Halos are rolling with Griffin Canning in this one. Ruiz had a big hand in the A's drubbing of the Angels on Friday, when he swatted a double and a home run to go along with two runs scored and swiped a bag. He's also slashing .462/.533/.846 with five stolen bases over the last seven games (13 at-bats). Overall, he's struggled since being activated from the injured list back on August 5, though, so Oakland will continue to bench him against right-handers. The speedy 24-year-old is slashing .251/.307/.338 with three home runs, 40 RBI, and 54 stolen bases over 391 at-bats. Tony Kemp, Lawrence Butler, and Seth Brown are making up Oakland's outfield on Saturday.

Sep 2 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Propels A's To Victory Friday

Oakland A's outfielder Esteury Ruiz was 3-for-5 at the plate with a two-run home run and a stolen base on Friday to lead the A's to a 9-2 victory over the Angels. Ruiz started his productive day with a single in the fourth frame and then crossed the plate on a Zack Gelof double. Later in the contest, the speedster smashed a double and then would go on to steal third base. The 24-year-old concluded his evening with a two-run homer in the eighth inning. This season, Ruiz has been sensational on the base path, stealing 54 bases in 108 games.

Sep 2 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Hitting Ninth Again Wednesday

Oakland A's outfielder Esteury Ruiz is once again hitting out of the nine-hole Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller. It's not terribly surprising to see the 24-year-old hitting ninth but it does mark his second straight start out of the bottom of the order while Ryan Noda continues to see starts out of the leadoff spot. While he boasts elite speed with 51 stolen bases and 98th percentile sprint speed, Ruiz gets on base at a below-average .300 clip, thanks in large part to a minuscule 3.7% BB% that is the second-lowest mark among 137 qualified hitters. The perhaps near-permanent move to the bottom of the order doesn't hurt Ruiz's fantasy value much as he should continue to rack up a hefty amount of steals as a one-dimensional fantasy asset.

Aug 30 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz To Miss Third Straight Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This marks the third game in a row that Ruiz has sat out. It doesn't appear that Ruiz is dealing with an injury, so his absence is likely performance related. The 24-year-old does have 49 steals through 102 games this season, which is great to see. However, he's slashing .243/.298/.319 with some poor defensive metrics as well. Ruiz has sat out against the last five right-handed starters that the A's have faced. That being said, his fantasy value could be quickly dropping with the A's using Ruiz as mainly a platoon player now. Lawrence Butler will cover center field and bat seventh versus right-hander Touki Toussaint on Saturday.

Aug 26 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Getting Another Day Off

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is out of the starting lineup again on Friday with the team taking on the Chicago White Sox. With Ruiz slumping at the plate, the A's will give him a second straight day off to mentally and physically recharge. The 24-year-old speedster has really struggled offensively since returning from the injured list on Aug. 5, going 6-for-44 (.136) with a home run, two doubles, two RBI, six stolen bases and four runs scored in 16 games (12 starts). He's still plenty useful in all fantasy leagues with his American League-leading 49 stolen bases, he hasn't helped much elsewhere with only two home runs, 37 RBI and a weak .298 on-base percentage. Rookie Lawrence Butler is starting in center on Friday and is hitting seventh against White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease.

Aug 25 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Retreats To The Bench Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is getting a day off on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox. Lawrence Butler checks in at center field to bat seventh versus right-hander Jesse Scholtens in this one. The 24-year-old Ruiz is hitless in his last 12 at-bats, so the breather here makes sense. Ruiz's AL-leading 49 stolen bases carry him to fantasy relevance, as he is otherwise batting a mediocre .243 with two home runs, 37 RBI, and 37 runs scored over 378 at-bats. The speedy center fielder remains worth holding for the steals, but his upside in a weak Athletics lineup is highly limited across the board.

Aug 24 · Source via Prospects Athletics Lawrence Butler Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Returning On Monday

Oakland A's outfielder Esteury Ruiz is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener versus the Kansas City Royals. The 24-year-old didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Orioles but grounded out in a lone pinch-hitting appearance in the seventh inning. It's been a tough rookie campaign for the speedster at the plate. Ruiz is hitting .248 with two homers, a minuscule 3.6% BB%, and a .629 OPS across 98 games played, production that sits 19% below the league average, as per his 81 wRC+. However, he has put his elite speed on display with 48 stolen bases on the season, good for tops in the American League and second only to Ronald Acuna Jr.'s 56. He will hit leadoff and take on Royals left-hander Tucker Davidson Monday night.

Aug 21 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Sitting Out On Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 24-year-old speedster. This season, Esteury Ruiz is slashing .251/.304/.331 with 37 RBI and 48 stolen bases over 91 games. Tony Kemp, Lawrence Butler, and Seth Brown will cover the outfield versus right-hander Kyle Gibson on Friday. The expectation is that Ruiz will return to the lineup after this game.

Aug 18 · Source via Prospects Athletics Seth Brown Lawrence Butler Tony Kemp Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 24-year-old speedster. Ruiz recently came off the injured list and still leads the MLB with 46 stolen bases in 91 games this season. In his absence, Lawrence Butler will cover center field and bat seventh versus right-hander Jake Irvin. Fantasy managers should expect Ruiz back in the lineup after his rest day on Saturday.

Aug 12 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Activated From Injured List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 24-year-old has been out for nearly two months due to a right shoulder subluxation. Before going down, Ruiz slashed .257/.310/.329 slash line with 35 RBI, an American League-leading 43 stolen bases. He swung the bat well during his rehab games, so it appears Ruiz is ready to return. The expectation is that he'll see regular playing time in center field for the rest of the season.

Aug 5 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Goes Hitless In Third Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in his third minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday night. Ruiz started in center field and played seven innings before departing. The 24-year-old speedster has been feeling good, so he should be able to return from the injured list sooner than later, possibly later this week/weekend. Ruiz has almost no power to speak of -- he's homered just one time in 334 at-bats in his first year in Oakland -- but his world-class speed makes him worth rostering in all fantasy formats. He will return to a .257/.310/.329 slash line with 35 RBI, an American League-leading 43 stolen bases and 33 runs scored in 85 games.

Aug 2 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Picks Up Three Hits In Second Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) went 3-for-5 with a home run, stolen base, two RBI and a run scored in his second minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday. Ruiz has just one home run in 334 at-bats with the A's this year, so the round-tripper was a rare sight for the 24-year-old speedster. He appears to be on his way to rejoining the A's this week after going on the injured list with a right-shoulder subluxation in early July. Ruiz needs to be rostered in all fantasy formats for his speed, even though he doesn't have much power to speak of and plays for the lowly A's. In 85 games in his first year in Oakland, he leads the American League with 43 stolen bases in 51 attempts.

Jul 31 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Triples In First Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run scored and a strikeout on Friday in his first minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas. Ruiz played five innings in center field on defense. Expect the 24-year-old speedster to play in a few more rehab games with Vegas before the A's consider reinstating him from the injured list at some point early next week, barring any setbacks. Ruiz deserves to be stashed in all fantasy leagues for his speed, as the Dominican outfielder still currently leads all of baseball with 43 stolen bases in 51 attempts through 85 games with the A's. He's also hitting .257/.310/.329 with a homer, 19 doubles, a triple, 35 RBI and 33 runs scored in 369 plate appearances.

Jul 29 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) will head to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday and is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. If Ruiz doesn't suffer any setbacks in the minors, he could be activated from the injured list at some point early next week. The 24-year-old Dominican speedster was one of the A's few bright spots in 2023 before his injury, slashing .257/.310/.329 with a home run, 19 doubles, a triple, 35 RBI and 33 runs scored in 369 trips to the plate over 85 games. Despite missing some time with his shoulder injury, Ruiz steals leads the league with 43 stolen bases in 51 tries. Infielder Kevin Smith (back) will also begin his rehab assignment with Vegas on Friday.

Jul 26 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz To Begin Rehab This Week

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) has been doing baseball activities lately and will begin a rehab assignment this week, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. The 24-year-old hasn't seen game action since July 5, after suffering a right shoulder subluxation. Ruiz has been the best source of speed this season, swiping 43 steals across 85 contests while batting .257 with just one homer, 33 runs, and 35 RBI. With that stat line, he's valuable in every format, and fantasy managers should trust him again for steals once he's back.

Jul 25 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

No Timeline For Esteury Ruiz

There is no timeline for Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz's (shoulder) return, but he has started throwing and is taking batting practice. Manager Mark Kotsay said late last week that Ruiz was further along in his rehab from a right-shoulder subluxation than the team expected and had already started hitting off a tee. It sounds like the 24-year-old speedster is making decent progress, though, although it remains to be seen if he'll need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before being reinstated from the injured list. Despite not playing since July 5, Ruiz still leads major-league baseball with 43 stolen bases in 85 games. He has no power to speak of, but he should remain stashed in all fantasy leagues because of his wheels. JJ Bleday should continue to start in center field for the A's with Ruiz sidelined.

Jul 21 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Ahead Of Schedule

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) is hitting off a tee and is "further along than I thought he would be." It's good news for Ruiz as the start of the second half of the season resumes on Friday, but there remains no timetable for his return after suffering a right-shoulder subluxation. Nevertheless, the MLB stolen base leader should remain stashed in all fantasy leagues while he's on the injured list. The 24-year-old speedster has been one of the few bright spots for the last-place A's in 2023, and he'll eventually return to a .257 average (86-for-334) with a homer, 19 doubles, a triple, 35 RBI, 43 stolen bases and 33 runs scored in 85 games in his first year with the A's.

Jul 14 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Placed On Injured List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 6. The 24-year-old speedster suffered a right shoulder subluxation during Wednesday's game. The organization hasn't given a timetable on Ruiz, but the expectation is that he'll miss a couple of weeks. He currently leads the league with 43 stolen bases in 83 games. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for another update on his status. In a corresponding move, outfielder Cody Thomas has been recalled to take the spot on the active roster.

Jul 7 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz Cody Thomas

Esteury Ruiz Out Of Thursday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the Detroit Tigers. In his absence, JJ Bleday is starting in center field and batting second against Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Ruiz injured his right shoulder on a dive back to first base on a pickoff attempt on Wednesday night and is headed for tests on Thursday. The 24-year-old speedster is reportedly feeling better, but the A's may play it safe and keep him out through next week's All-Star break. Fantasy managers aren't getting any power from Ruiz -- he has just one home run -- but he's leading all of baseball with 43 stolen bases in 85 games played in his first year in the Bay Area.

Jul 6 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

Esteury Ruiz Injured Wednesday, Going For Tests

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) will undergo X-rays and possibly an MRI exam on Thursday after injuring his right shoulder diving back into first base in Wednesday's 12-3 blowout win over the Detroit Tigers. Manager Mark Kotsay said Ruiz felt "something," but wasn't sure if it was a pop. The good news is that Ruiz went 2-for-4 with his league-leading 43rd stolen base of the year, two RBI and a run scored in the game before leaving early. We'll know more on the 24-year-old speedster's status on Thursday, but with only three games left until next week's All-Star break, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if we don't see Ruiz until the start of the second half. And depending on the results of his tests, he could be sidelined for a while.

Jul 5 · Source via Athletics Esteury Ruiz

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