Esteury Ruiz Getting Another Day Off
1 year agoOakland 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.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com