Esteury Ruiz, one of the top young players in the Oakland Athletics organization, has been demoted to Triple-A despite his strong performance in the opening series of the 2024 season.
The Oakland Athletics are off to a slow start in 2024 with a 1-4 record through five games. Considering their young roster, it’s the start many expected. One player did well to start the new season, but he’s not being rewarded for it. Instead, he’s been demoted. Esteury Ruiz , one of the top young players in the organization, went 3-for-7 with a triple and one RBI during the A’s opening series against the Cleveland Guardians. The outfielder’s .
429 average was the best on the team — until he wasn’t on the team anymore. Oakland sent him down to Triple-A, and general manager David Frost explained the decision. 'We talked about Esty a couple of times during the spring,' Frost said, via MLB.com. 'Where he fits in the lineup, on this team and the importance of him playing every day. Seeing through the first four games, that wasn’t going to happen here
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