So apparently Rio Ruiz had an option left. The 25-year-old third baseman — who up to this point has spent the entire season with Baltimore — was demoted to the Norfolk Tides after yesterday’s game. Yet guys like Chris Davis, who’s hitting .184, and Richie Martin, who’s hitting .183, remain on the roster. Yes, the big difference is that Ruiz had an option. But still, c’mon man.
Ruiz has appeared in 88 games for the Orioles this year, including 288 plate appearances. Over that time, he has hit .