There was a point during spring training when it seemed like Rio Ruiz would take Renato Nunez’s spot on the Orioles’ roster. It seemed likely considering how the new coaching staff was emphasizing defense. But the Mark Trumbo injury made that an easier decision, allowing the club to keep both Ruiz and Nunez while using the latter almost exclusively as a designated hitter.
So far this season, Nunez has gotten two starts in the field — both coming at first base. He did also mke one appearance in left field, late in the blowout loss in game two of the Minnesota doubleheader.