ImpactRuiz 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.
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Esteury Ruiz - Sitting ThursdayRuiz isn't in the Athletics' lineup Thursday against the White Sox.
Jordan Diaz - Gets breather ThursdayDiaz isn't in the Athletics' lineup Thursday against the White Sox.
ImpactDiaz's home run Monday represents his only hit in 17 trips to the plate across his last six games, so he'll get a day off Thursday to regroup. Jonah Bride will step in as Oakland's third baseman and bat eighth.
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Mason Miller - Rehab moves to Triple-AMiller (elbow) shifted his rehab assignment Thursday to Triple-A Las Vegas.
ImpactMiller is moving along in the Athletics' minor-league system as he completes his recovery from the mild UCL sprain that sent him to the injured list back in May. He allowed two earned runs while striking out four batters across 3.2 innings (two starts) with Single-A Stockton, topping out at 32 pitches Sunday. The 25-year-old has some more work to do on the farm if he's going to return to Oakland in a full-on starting role, but early September seems like a reasonable target.
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Adrián Martínez - Takes second loss WednesdayMartinez (0-2) took the loss against the Royals on Wednesday, allowing an earned run on three hits, a hit batsman and a walk over 2.1 innings. He struck out three.
ImpactMartinez's one big mistake was deposited by Dairon Blanco into the left-field seats in the third inning for the first run of the game. The right-hander has allowed at least one run in all four appearances he's logged since returning to the majors Aug. 8 while pitching to a 5.73 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 1.6 HR/9 across 11 innings. With both Luis Medina (finger) and Freddy Tarnok (calf) on the injured list for the time being, Medina could be called on for another spot start early next week.
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Zach Neal - Slated to start FridayNeal is listed as the Athletics' probable starting pitcher for Friday's game against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.
ImpactWith Luis Medina (finger) and Freddy Tarnok (calf) both recently landing on the injured list, Neal will get a chance to stake his claim to one of the vacant rotation spots. Between two stints on Oakland's 26-man active roster this season, Neal has made all seven of his appearances out of the bullpen, logging an 8.25 ERA and 1.92 WHIP across 12 innings. He's previously made nine starts with Triple-A Las Vegas this season and covered 3.1 innings in his most recent extend relief appearance for Oakland on Aug. 20, so he should be relatively stretched out compared to most pitchers transitioning from the bullpen to the rotation. Even so, Neal could struggle to reach the five innings that he would need to hit Friday in order to qualify for a win.
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