No Timeline For Esteury Ruiz
1 year agoThere 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.
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos