The Oakland Athletics made a surprising move by sending Esteury Ruiz to Triple-A Las Vegas despite his impressive start to the season. The Dominican outfielder was making headlines with his stellar performance, but now finds himself demoted to the Minor Leagues.
The decision has caused uproar among fans and media outlets, with ESPN Deportes labeling it as a “scandal in MLB.” Many are questioning the reasoning behind the move, especially considering Ruiz’s strong contributions to the team.
In response to the backlash, the Athletics have finally broken their silence on why they made the decision to send Ruiz down to Triple-A. El Fildeo reports that the team is looking to give Ruiz more playing time and development opportunities in the Minor Leagues in order to further refine his skills.
Despite the setback, Ruiz remains determined to work his way back up to the Major Leagues and continue making a name for himself in the baseball world. Fans will be eagerly awaiting his return to the big leagues, ready to see what the young outfielder can accomplish next.