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Not starting Cactus League opener Ruiz is not in the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League opener against the Diamondbacks, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Ruiz will take a seat in favor of the left-handed-swinging JJ Bleday in center field. Both players were acquired in trades this offseason. As a 23-year-old in 2022, Ruiz slashed .332/.447/.526 with 16 home runs and a whopping 85 stolen bases between Double-A and Triple-A in the Padres and Brewers organizations. Ruiz's playing-time outlook is hazy at the moment with Opening Day still more than a month out.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Acquired by Athletics The Athletics acquired Ruiz from Atlanta on Monday in a three-team deal with the Brewers, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The A's also received pitchers...

Impact Ruiz, a part of the Josh Hader trade in July, posted an OPS around .900 in Triple-A last season and stole 48 total bases. He struggled with a .171/.194/.257 slash line in 17 big-league games, but that was a small sample size and he was still one of Milwaukee's top prospects. This is a perfect opportunity for Ruiz to get a chance to play every day, as Oakland lacks much talent on the roster.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Triple-A-bound in new organization The Brewers optioned Ruiz to Triple-A Nashville after acquiring him from the Padres on Monday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Along with Ruiz, the Brewers received left-handers Taylor Rogers and Robert Gasser and right-hander Dinelson Lamet in exchange for All-Star closer Josh Hader. Though Rogers and Lamet will report to the big club, the Brewers don't have enough spots available on the active roster at the moment for Ruiz, who had been filling a depth role out of the San Diego outfield following his somewhat surprising call-up from the minors July 12. The 23-year-old skyrocketed up prospect lists earlier this season after showing a refined approach at the plate to go along with some elite production on the basepaths. Between previous stops at Triple-A El Paso and Double-A San Antonio this season, Ruiz got on base at a .467 clip and racked up 38 extra-base hits and 60 stolen bases in 373 plate appearances.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Milwaukee in five-player deal The Brewers acquired Ruiz, left-handers Taylor Rogers and Robert Gasser and right-hander Dinelson Lamet from the Padres on Monday in exchange for lefty Josh Hader, Jeff Passan of E...

Impact While parting ways with their four-time All-Star closer, the Brewers will get back a significant package of established big-league talent and prospects, with Ruiz potentially representing the top prize of them all. Before receiving his first promotion to the majors July 12, Ruiz slashed a magnificent .333/.467/.560 with 13 home runs and a whopping 60 stolen bases (in 69 attempts) over 373 plate appearances between Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso. Ruiz has settled into more of a part-time role in San Diego, but he could threaten Tyrone Taylor's standing atop the depth chart in center field as he moves on to Milwaukee.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time dwindling Ruiz will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Though he'll be included in the lineup for the series finale, the 23-year-old rookie is starting for only the second time in seven games and looks like he'll be stuck in a short-side platoon role for the time being. The Padres could welcome Wil Myers (knee) back from the 10-day injured list later this week, at which point Ruiz could be a natural candidate to get optioned back to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Tatis hitting on field; RISPy business; shortening the starters; Hosmer's hot house Fernando Tatis Jr. expects to face live pitching later in the week, then move on shortly to a rehab assignment

JULY 25, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Takes seat Sunday Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Ruiz will head to the bench for the Friars' final contest before the All-Star break after he went 5-for-18 with a pair of extra-base hits, two RBI, one run and one stolen base while starting in each of his first five games following his promotion from Triple-A El Paso earlier in the week. Considering Ruiz swiped 60 bags between stops at Triple-A and Double-A San Antonio prior to his call-up, he may be worth a flier for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues looking to add some speed to their rosters.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Esteury Ruiz starts fifth straight game; Batten starts at second Esteury Ruiz has hits in each of his first four MLB starts; Padres are 8-2 against the Diamondbacks

JULY 16, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Swipes first big-league bag Ruiz went 1-for-4 with a double, a run and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to Colorado.

Impact Ruiz doubled and stole third base in the third inning, and he came around to score on a sacrifice fly. The aggressive baserunning was a good sign for fantasy managers who are hoping the rookie can be a difference-maker in the stolen-base category. The theft was his first in the majors after he swiped 60 bags in 69 attempts between Double-A and Triple-A prior to his recent call-up.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy baseball waiver wire: Max Meyer, Esteury Ruiz and more top targets Al Melchior identifies the top options widely available on fantasy baseball waiver wires, including a top pitching prospect and a speedster.

JULY 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Getting everyday look Ruiz will start in left field and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact After making his MLB debut in center field Tuesday, Ruiz will now pick up his second straight start in left field while Jose Azocar remains on the bench. The speedy 23-year-old rookie looks like he'll be a regular in the San Diego lineup until the Padres get one of Jurickson Profar (concussion) or Wil Myers (knee) back from the injured list.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Esteury Ruiz starts again, Machado at DH Rookie gets a look against right-handed starter; Rockies again missing Cron, Bryant

JULY 13, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Two hits in debut Ruiz went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Rockies. He was also caught stealing once.

Impact Ruiz hit a single in his first major-league at-bat. He added an RBI single in the eighth inning, but he was caught attempting to steal third to end the frame. The 23-year-old will likely be a huge speed asset when in the lineup -- he's logged 60 stolen bases in 77 games between Double-A and Triple-A action this season. He figures to get a chance to challenge for playing time primarily in left field with Jurickson Profar (concussion) out, though Ruiz started in center field in his big-league debut Tuesday to give Trent Grisham a partial day off.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Batting eighth in MLB debut Ruiz had his contract selected from Triple-A El Paso by the Padres and will start in center field and bat eighth Tuesday against the Rockies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Trib...

Impact One of San Diego's top prospects, Ruiz will make his major-league debut Tuesday after appearing in only 28 games at the Triple-A level. The 23-year-old began the season with Double-A San Antonio and posted a 1.085 OPS to earn a promotion, and he responded with a .315/.457/.477 slash line with El Paso. His main fantasy appeal comes from his speed, however, as he collected a whopping 60 stolen bases in 69 attempts over 77 games between the two minor-league stops. The Padres are likely to give him a look in an everyday role while he's up with the big club.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE