PT TODAY: Speedster Ruiz returns, heats up SB race
Aug 6 2023
AMERICAN LEAGUE | Jump to NL
NEWS: Oakland activated outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the 10-day IL.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: The league’s preeminent base stealer has returned after a month-long absence dealing with a dislocated right shoulder. He’ll return to center field and the top of the order in Oakland. To make room for him, the team surprisingly designated outfielder Ramón Laureano (-35%) for assignment. That’ll open up more time in the grass for Ruiz (+20%) and the other young outfielders in Oakland.
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NEWS: Los Angeles activated second baseman Brandon Drury from the 10-day IL and placed shortstop Zach Neto on the 10-day IL with low back inflammation.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Drury (+10%) returns to the...
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