Oakland optioned Ruiz to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz started just two games during Oakland's four-game set against the Guardians to open the season. Though he hit leadoff in those two contests and went 3-for-7 with an RBI and a stolen base, it wasn't enough to save his spot on the big-league roster. His demotion to the minors is a big hit to fantasy managers who used an early draft pick on Ruiz this spring with the anticipation that he would be a major source of stolen bases. The Athletics will replace Ruiz on the 26-man active roster with infielder/outfielder Tyler Nevin, whom the team claimed off waivers from the Orioles.