Forst, Kotsay explain why A's optioned .429-hitting Ruiz to Triple-A originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Athletics surprisingly optioned outfielder Esteury Ruiz to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday after he excelled in Oakland’s opening series against the Cleveland Guardians.
In turn, the A’s summoned infielder Tyler Nevin, whom Oakland claimed off waivers Sunday from the Baltimore Orioles.
A’s general manager David Forst and manager Mark Kotsay discussed Ruiz’s demotion with reporters Monday before Oakland’s matchup against the Boston Red Sox at the Coliseum.