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Elephant Rumblings: Boyle demoted, two Alexander’s back, Ruiz done for ‘24

Related Topics: Scott Alexander, Joe Boyle

Good morning everyone! Happy Thursday to you all.

The A’s announced a few notable roster moves yesterday evening right before their contest with the Mariners:

The Oakland A’s made the following roster moves:

•LHP Scott Alexander reinstated from 15-Day IL (left rotator cuff)
•RHP Joe Boyle optioned to Triple-A Vegas
•INF CJ Alexander claimed, assigned to Triple-A Vegas
•OF Esteury Ruiz transferred to 60-Day IL (wrist)#Athletics— Uprooted (@uprootedoakland) September 4, 2024

The biggest news from that is hard to pick. Outfielder Esteury Ruiz was one of the team’s most electric players on last year’s squad but things have been the exact opposite for him in his sophomore year.