April 28, 2024
ANALYSISRuiz had started in each of the Athletics' last three games and five of the previous six contests, but he'll head to the bench Sunday. With
Brent Rooker recently returning from the injured list and with
Seth Brown,
JJ Bleday and
Lawrence Butler seemingly representing greater priorities in the outfield, Ruiz may be the odd man out for a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching.