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Logs 66th steal Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Angels.

Impact Ruiz swiped 13 bags in September, giving him 66 in 79 attempts this season with one game to go. The speedy outfielder hit a .305 (18-for-59) over 24 contests in September, helping him to claw back some playing time he lost after a swoon in August. He's slashing .254/.308/.346 with five home runs, 46 RBI, 47 runs scored, 24 doubles and one triple through 131 games overall.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Thursday Ruiz is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Minnesota.

Impact It's the second straight game on the bench for Ruiz after he had started each of the previous three contests. JJ Bleday is again in left field for the Athletics while Lawrence Butler handles center.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Ruiz is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Twins.

Impact JJ Bleday, Lawrence Butler and Seth Brown will start across the outfield for the visiting Athletics. Ruiz leads all American League players with 65 stolen bases, but he's slashed just .254/.307/.348 across his 483 total major-league plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in shutout loss Sunday Ruiz went 2-for-4 with a double and two stolen bases in a loss to the Tigers on Sunday.

Impact Ruiz collected his 64th and 65th steals of the season, extending his insurmountable AL lead over the Royals' Bobby Witt (48 steals) and bringing him within three of MLB frontrunner Ronald Acuna. Ruiz is creating plenty of opportunities to utilize his blazing speed on the basepaths of late, as he's now hitting .381 (8-for-21) with Sunday's double, a home run, four RBI, two walks, seven steals and three runs across his last eight games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats fifth homer in win Ruiz went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Detroit.

Impact The speedy 24-year-old took Joey Wentz deep for a two-run shot, giving Oakland a 2-1 lead in the third inning. In 18 September games, Ruiz is batting .318 with three home runs, eight RBI, six runs and 10 steals; much improved from the .173/.259/.288 slash line he posted across 22 games in August.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Boyle gets his first win, Esteury Ruiz homers as Athletics top Tigers 4-1

Joe Boyle had five strikeouts in six innings for his first career win, Esteury Ruiz hit a two-run home run, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes two bags Ruiz went 1-for-1 with two RBI and two stolen bases in Friday's 8-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact Ruiz didn't start Friday, but he entered as a replacement for Tony Kemp (ankle) in left field. Ruiz made an impact with a two-run single in the seventh inning, then stole second and third. The speedster is up to 63 thefts this season, including 10 over 17 contests in September. He's swiped at least 10 bags in every month except July, which he missed most of due to a shoulder injury. The outfielder has added a .251/.305/.337 slash line with four home runs, 44 RBI and 44 runs scored through 124 contests.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Ruiz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Ruiz's playing time since he returned from the injured list in early August has been hit or miss. This will be the fifth time he's out of the lineup over the last eight contests.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses 60-steal mark Ruiz went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases in Monday's 5-0 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Ruiz didn't start the game, but he entered as a pinch hitter and made some noise on the basepaths. The two steals gave him 61 on the year, the most by an American League player since Juan Pierre swiped 68 in 2010. Ruiz has notched eight thefts in September despite somewhat limited playing time. Over 121 contests this season, he's added a .250/.304/.338 slash line, four home runs, 42 RBI and 44 runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks rare homer Ruiz went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's win over Texas.

Impact Ruiz took Jordan Montgomery deep for a solo shot in the fifth inning after knocking an RBI single in the second. It was Ruiz's second homer in seven games but he still has just four through 442 plate appearances. He's now slashing .252/.306/.343 with 28 extra-base hits and 58 stolen bases on the year.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two more bases Wednesday Ruiz went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases in a win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Impact As is often the case, Ruiz didn't remain still for long after getting aboard via a fifth-inning single, pilfering second and third base during the Athletics' next two plate appearances. While he was ultimately stranded 90 feet away from scoring his 43rd run of the season, Ruiz is now just two more swipes away from reaching the vaunted 60-steal mark on the season and has recorded two stolen bases in four of his last 10 games alone.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two steals as in-game replacement Ruiz entered Monday's extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays as a pinch runner in the ninth inning and remained in the game as the designated hitter. He didn't log an official plate ap...

Impact Ruiz made the most of his brief time on the diamond, pilfering both second and third base after being inserted to run for Brent Rooker after the latter's leadoff single. The speedy outfielder came within 90 feet of scoring the winning run thanks to his pair of steals, but Shea Langeliers stranded him with an inning-ending popup. Ruiz is up to 56 stolen bases despite a 22-game stint on the injured list from early July to early August, and he's offered a nice bonus with 27 extra-base hits and 40 RBI as well across his 432 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday Ruiz is Martin Gallegos of MLB.com for Monday's tilt versus the Blue Jays, Martin Gallegos reports.

Impact Ruiz's playing time has been sporadic over the last couple weeks, as he had started three of the previous four games prior to this one but before that made only one start in a six-game stretch. His stolen-base upside keeps his fantasy value afloat, but his stock has nonetheless taken a hit with the lack of consistent at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills box score in win Ruiz went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Somewhat surprisingly, Ruiz came up a triple shy of the cycle, though he never had a chance at it after making outs in his first two at-bats. He's collected six hits over his last 11 at-bats while logging five steals in that span. The speedy outfielder is up to 54 thefts with three homers, 40 RBI, 42 runs scored, 22 doubles, a triple and a .251/.307/.338 slash line through 428 plate appearances. Ruiz is seeing a little more than a short-side platoon role in center field, but his brutal August slump has allowed Lawrence Butler to earn time against right-handers.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two more bags Ruiz went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored, an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Getting the start in left field and batting ninth, Ruiz continued to be a pest on the basepaths by swiping bags in the second and seventh innings, but he also got thrown out at the plate to end the latter frame -- a play that loomed large given the final score. Incredibly, Ruiz has more steals (10) than hits (nine) in August, slashing a woeful .173/.259/.288 on the month and seeing his playing time dwindle as Lawrence Butler takes over the starting center-field job for the A's.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers two steals Ruiz went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Ruiz had sat out three straight games amid an 0-for-14 slump that began Aug. 18. He hit ninth Sunday and made an impact in his lone trip on base, becoming the first AL player to reach 50 steals this year. He's 51-for-60 on the basepaths while slashing .243/.299/.319 over 104 contests. With his recent poor hitting leading to a reduced role, the outfielder could have trouble adding to his impressive steals total over the last month-plus of the campaign.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck on bench Ruiz will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Ruiz seems to have slipped at least temporarily into the short side of a platoon, as he's been on the bench against the last five righties Oakland has faced. The 24-year-old's 49 steals in 102 games have given him plenty of fantasy value, but his .243/.298/.319 slash line leaves a lot to be desired from a real-world perspective, especially when paired with defense which grades out poorly by both DRS and UZR. Lawrence Butler starts in center field Saturday.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again amid slump Ruiz is out of the lineup Friday against the White Sox.

Impact Ruiz was also on the bench for Thursday's series opener in Chicago. He's swiped 49 bases this season with Oakland, but the 24-year-old speedster carries an overall .618 OPS and is slashing just .136/.208/.250 in 51 plate appearances since the beginning of August.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Ruiz isn't in the Athletics' lineup Thursday against the White Sox.

Impact Ruiz hasn't logged a hit since Aug. 16, so he'll get a day off Thursday in order to regain his focus. Tony Kemp, Lawrence Butler and Seth Brown will start across Oakland's outfield while Ruiz sits.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Ruiz will hit the bench for Oakland's second straight matchup with a right-handed pitcher (Kyle Bradish), ceding his spot in the outfield to Tony Kemp. The non-contending Athletics probably aren't ready to pull the plug on Ruiz as an everyday player just yet, but the rookie's downturn in playing time comes while he's struggled to get going at the dish since making his return from the a dislocated shoulder Aug. 5. In his first 12 games back from the injured list, Ruiz is slashing .167/.250/.306 with a 34.1 percent strikeout rate, though he's at least helped out fantasy managers with five stolen bases and a home run.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Ruiz is not in the lineup Friday against the Orioles.

Impact Ruiz has recorded a double and a stolen base in each of his last two games, but he's slashing just .251/.304/.331 across 405 total major-league plate appearances this year. Tony Kemp, Lawrence Butler and Seth Brown are starting across the outfield for Oakland on Friday.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another busy day on basepaths Ruiz went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and two runs in a win over the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Impact Ruiz was back in his usual leadoff spot and was a thorn in the side of Cardinals pitching throughout the afternoon. The speedy outfielder now has extra-base hits in three straight games after scuffling to a .136 average over his first seven games back from the injured list.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records 47th steal Ruiz went 1-for-2 with a double, a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in a loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Impact Ruiz hit out of the No. 9 spot in the order for only the second time since returning from the injured list on Aug. 5. The speedy outfielder was able to record an extra-base hit for a second straight game after clocking his second home run of the season Monday, and he also pulled off his seventh straight successful stolen-base attempt in the process. Despite the recent success, Ruiz is still carrying a .179/.207/.321 slash line and 33.3 percent strikeout rate across the 30 plate appearances he's logged over nine games since his return.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts second homer Ruiz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Cardinals on Monday.

Impact Ruiz hit an exceedingly rare homer, leaving the yard with a 382-foot shot to left center in the fifth inning to temporarily knot the score at 1-1. The talented outfielder's calling card is naturally his speed, but the round-tripper is an especially welcome sight considering Ruiz was mired in a 1-for-14 slump over the previous five games entering Monday.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits second straight Ruiz isn't in Oakland's lineup Sunday against the Nationals.

Impact Ruiz is just 3-for-22 with three stolen bases since his return from the injured list Aug. 5, and he'll take a seat Sunday to regroup. Lawrence Butler will slide to center field to take Ruiz's place in center field while Cody Thomas gets the nod in right.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Joe Boyle gets his first win, Esteury Ruiz homers as Athletics top Tigers 4-1