The Oakland Athletics will have Esteury Ruiz cover right field in Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is not in the lineup for Thursday afternoon's series finale against right-hander Sonny Gray and the Minnesota Twins.

Oakland Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday (knee) is starting in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the Detroit Tigers.

Oakland Athletics utility-man Lawrence Butler is sixth in Friday's game versus the Detroit Tigers.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is not starting in Friday's lineup versus the Detroit Tigers.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is not in the lineup for Wednesday afternoon's series finale against right-hander George Kirby and the Seattle Mariners.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is batting ninth in Tuesday's game versus the Seattle Mariners.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is not in the lineup Monday in the team's game against the Seattle Mariners.