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| Regular Season | .257 | 1 | 35 | .639 | 43 |
Top Esteury Ruiz News
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Full game at DH
Ruiz (shoulder) took a full game's worth of plate appearances as the designated hitter in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Albuquerque on Wednesday, going 1-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts.
Ruiz was playing back-to-back games for the first time in his rehab assignment, although he got the night off on defense. The speedy outfielder has gone 5-for-16 with a triple, a home run, two RBI, a stolen base and two runs over four games with the Aviators, and he's eligible to be activated at any time.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Plays another seven innings Tuesday
Ruiz (shoulder) started in center field in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Albuquerque on Tuesday and played seven innings, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
While Ruiz endured a rough night at the plate, what's important is the fact he was able to put in another robust workload after also logging seven innings during Sunday's win over Sugar Land. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com had reported prior to Tuesday's game that Ruiz had come away from Sunday's contest feeling good, which had led manager Mark Kotsay to say there was a "definite possibility" the speedy outfielder "could be with us sooner than later."
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Big day in second rehab game
Ruiz (shoulder) started in center field and played seven innings during Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Sugar Land on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a solo home run and a stolen base.
About the only way Ruiz's second rehab game could have gone any better is if he'd played a full nine innings, but as it were, he still logged a full allotment of plate appearances. The speedy outfielder seemed to dispel any doubts about the health of his previously ailing shoulder with his time on the field and body of work at both the plate and on the basepaths. Consequently, Ruiz may have played his last game for the Aviators, although more clarity on that front likely won't be gleaned until Tuesday following the Athletics' off day Monday.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Triples in first rehab game
Ruiz (shoulder) started in center field and went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Sugar Land on Friday before being replaced defensively in the sixth inning.
Ruiz also made a throwing error, per the Associated Press, but his triple into the right-center field gap during his first plate appearance was a highlight of his brief night. The plan all along was for Ruiz to only play five innings, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, and the speedy outfielder is likely to get at least another pair of starts of potentially longer duration before activation is considered.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Further details on rehab provided
Ruiz (shoulder) will participate in batting practice and throwing Thursday with Triple-A Las Vegas before officially beginning his rehab assignment with the Aviators on Friday, the Associated Press reports.
This follows a Tuesday report that Ruiz was likely to begin a rehab assignment by this weekend. The more precise timeline provided Wednesday is encouraging news, as it potentially puts Ruiz on track to be back with the Athletics to open August.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Rehab assignment teed up
Ruiz (shoulder) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas by this weekend, the Associated Press reports.
Ruiz has already been engaged in pre-game throwing and hitting for a few days, and the team's official site reports the speedy outfielder has made enough progress to where it's apparent the strength in his shoulder is back. As such, Ruiz is expected to remain with the Athletics through Wednesday before heading off to Las Vegas soon thereafter for what should be a multi-game rehab assignment.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Making solid progress
Ruiz (shoulder) is taking batting practice and has begun throwing, the team's official site reports.
Ruiz's ability to progressively up his throwing distance is "the biggest thing" to monitor according to manager Mark Kotsay as the speedy outfielder continues to recover from his right shoulder subluxation. Despite the encouraging report, Ruiz remains without a timetable for return, and he could certainly need at least a brief rehab assignment before being deemed ready for activation.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Further along than expected
Ruiz (shoulder) has resumed hitting off a tee, and manager Mark Kotsay said Friday the outfielder is "further along than I thought he would be," Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Ruiz remains without a timeline to return to major-league action after suffering a right shoulder subluxation. There are several important hurdles to clear in his recovery, and it's possible he will need a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated. Ruiz still leads the majors in steals despite being sidelined since July 5, but his lead is down to two over Ronald Acuna (41).
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Heads to IL with shoulder injury
Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder subluxation, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
The partial dislocation of Ruiz's shoulder occurred when he dove back to first base on a pickoff attempt Wednesday against the Tigers. It's not clear at this point how long the major-league stolen base leader might be sidelined. JJ Bleday could see the bulk of the starts in center field for the Athletics while Ruiz is on the shelf.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Absent from Thursday's lineup
Ruiz (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Detroit, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Ruiz had to be removed from Wednesday's win over the Tigers after tweaking his right shoulder when he dove back to first base on a pickoff attempt. He's feeling better Thursday, per Gallegos, but is still slated to undergo medical testing to make sure he's not dealing with anything serious. Even if the injury is minor, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Athletics hold him out until after the All-Star break. JJ Bleday will cover center field Thursday.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Suffers shoulder injury
Ruiz will undergo X-rays and an MRI on his right shoulder Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Ruiz reportedly felt "something" in his right shoulder while diving back to first base during Wednesday's win over Detroit, and his test results will help determine the issue. The speedy outfielder is slashing .257/.310/.329 on the season and nabbed his MLB-leading 43rd steal Wednesday.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Swipes 42nd base Saturday
Ruiz went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run in an extra-inning win over the White Sox on Saturday.
Ruiz made his 15th appearance out of the bottom of the order this season but still found multiple ways to contribute, extending a modest hitting streak to three games in the process. The speedy outfielder has been consistently delivering at the plate since mid-June, as he owns a .286 average with four doubles, five RBI, three walks, 11 steals and four runs in his last 15 games. Therefore, despite the occasional cameo in the No. 9 hole, Ruiz should still continue operating out of the top of the order more often than not.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Reaches 40-steal mark
Ruiz went 2-for-3 with one RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Yankees.
Ruiz entered Tuesday 0-for-12 over his last three games, but that drought is over. He posted his major-league leading 40th steal of the year after his RBI single in the third inning. Ruiz was again at the bottom of the order against a right-handed pitcher, with Tony Kemp at leadoff. It's unclear if this is just a temporary switch to get Ruiz going again or a more permanent lineup change. The 24-year-old speedster is slashing .263/.318/.338 with one home run, 32 RBI and 31 runs scored across 78 contests and should maintain a near-everyday role.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Dips to ninth in order
Ruiz is hitting ninth and starting in center field Saturday against the Blue Jays.
Ruiz is out of the leadoff spot in a game he's started for the first time since April 16. It's unclear why the A's made the switch, as he's maintained a .279 average and .311 on-base percentage across his last 10 games, neither of which is a significant departure from his line on the season. Tony Kemp takes over duties atop the order.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Heads to bench Friday
Ruiz is not in Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays.
Ruiz's seven-game hit streak came to an end Thursday, and he has been averaging a steal per game over the past eight contests. JJ Bleday gets the start in center field while batting third.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Swipes two more bags
Ruiz went 3-for-5 with a run, two RBI and two stolen bases Wednesday in a 7-6 loss to the Guardians.
Ruiz notched his sixth multi-RBI game of the campaign, singling in a run in each of the third and seventh frames. He also finished with his fourth three-hit performance and unsurprisingly took advantage on the basepaths with a pair of steals. Ruiz has now collected 39 thefts (in 46 attempts) on the season, and he's built an eight-steal lead over Ronald Acuna for the top mark in the majors. Ruiz has gotten there by hitting a solid .270 after posting a .171 batting average over 35 at-bats in his first taste of the majors last year.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Another productive night
Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in an extra-inning loss to the Guardians on Tuesday.
Ruiz has often been a productive asset atop the order even during the Athletics' frequently underwhelming offensive performances, and Tuesday marked his third consecutive start with multiple trips on the basepaths. The fleet-footed outfielder also swiped his MLB-leading 37th base, giving him six steals during his current six-game hitting streak.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 169 lbs |
| Birthplace: Azua, Dominican Republic |
| Age: 24 |
| Experience: R |
| Bats/Throws: R, R |