Esteury Ruiz homers after being recalled by Athletics from Triple-A

Esteury Ruiz made an immediate impact in his return to Oakland.

The 25-year-old outfielder was on the A’s opening day roster but was optioned to Triple-A in the middle of the team’s second series against the Boston Red Sox.

At the time, manager Mark Kotsay explained the move was done to help Ruiz’s hitting. And it appears the time in Las Vegas helped. Oakland recalled Ruiz ahead of Monday’s 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Pinch-hitting for Lawrence Butler, Esteury Ruiz gave the A’s their lone run when he blasted a home run to left field.

WELCOME BACK, ESTY 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5oKqY3LFxv

— A's on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) April 16, 2024

After the game, Kotsay said it was a great at-bat for the young outfielder.

“The swing is definitely looking better, more direct and the result was exactly what, you know, when you take good swing on a ball in the middle that he’s capable of doing. So that’s a good sign,” Kotsay told media.

With the help of a translator, Ruiz told reporters he worked on mechanics while in Triple-A.

Esty shares what he worked on in Triple-A and believes the results are paying off 👇 pic.twitter.com/Jp5BLwkBSV

— A's on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) April 16, 2024

The A’s also placed J.D. Davis on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain.

Upcoming schedule for Esteury Ruiz and the Oakland Athletics

• Monday, April 15-Wednesday, April 17th – vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Friday, April 19-Sunday, April 21 – @ Cleveland Guardians
• Monday, April 22-Thursday, April 25 – @ New York Yankees
• Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 – @ Baltimore Orioles

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