DARIN RUF NEWS

Begins rehab assignment Ruf (knee) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Nashville, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ruf has been sidelined since early June due to a non-displaced fracture in his right kneecap, so he'll probably need several rehab games to get back up to speed. The 37-year-old holds a weak .224/.333/.286 batting line in 57 major-league plate appearances this season between San Francisco and Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has fractured knee Ruf has a non-displaced fracture of his patella in addition to a deep laceration in his right knee, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact That explains why it was necessary to transfer him to the 60-day injured list. Ruf probably won't need surgery since the fracture is non-displaced, but it's still something which usually requires a 6-to-8 week absence. He suffered the injury last Friday when he collided with the tarp while chasing after a pop-up.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Ruf (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact The laceration Ruf sustained last Friday when he collided with the tarp evidently must have been a serious one. He's now not eligible for activation until early August.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers place 1B Darin Ruf, OF Tyrone Taylor on IL The Milwaukee Brewers placed first baseman Darin Ruf and outfielder Tyrone Taylor on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

JUNE 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lands on injured list The Brewers placed Ruf on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right knee laceration.

Impact Ruf had to be pulled from Friday's game against Cincinnati after colliding with the tarp while chasing a foul ball, and apparently the damage was significant enough to warrant him being shut down for 10 days. Jon Singleton was selected from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling knee laceration Ruf was pulled from the Brewers' game against Cincinnati on Friday due to a right knee laceration, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Ruf came up bleeding after colliding with the tarp while chasing a foul ball, and now the Brewers have confirmed the nature of his injury. Still no word on how long Ruf may be out for, but chances are he's able to avoid the IL.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from game early Ruf was pulled from Friday's game against the Reds with an apparent injury, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ruf ran into the tarp while chasing a foul ball and came up bleeding from his leg. The Brewers will likely provide an update on his status relatively soon, but he should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Ruf is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Ruf has seen a good amount of playing time since joining the Brewers in mid-May, even taking some turns at leadoff, but he'll head to the bench Wednesday versus the Jays and right-hander Alek Manoah. William Contreras is filling the DH role with Victor Caratini playing catcher. Rowdy Tellez will cover first base.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In leadoff spot Tuesday Ruf is serving as the Brewers' designated hitter and batting leadoff Tuesday night against the Blue Jays.

Impact Ruf could be in for an uptick in playing time with Jesse Winker landing on the injured list Tuesday due to a cervical strain. The 36-year-old got a turn at leadoff last Friday versus the Giants and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers place Luke Voit on IL, sign free agent Darin Ruf The Milwaukee Brewers placed first baseman Luke Voit on the injured list with a strained neck and signed free agent first baseman Darin Ruf...

MAY 15, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Ruf signs with Brewers after refusing minor league assignment from Giants

First baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf agreed to a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, two days after he elected free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to the...

MAY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Signed to active roster Ruf signed a one-year contract with the Brewers on Monday.

Impact Luke Voit (neck) has landed on the injured list and Ruf will slide eight into his spot as a first base/designated hitter option against lefties. Ruf has a career .886 OPS versus left-handed pitching, although he hasn't been as effective against southpaw the last two seasons.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Ruf cleared waivers and elected free agency Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ruf declined his assignment to Triple-A Sacramento and is now free to sign with another club. The 36-year-old hit .261 with two doubles, a run scored and three RBI with the Giants before being designated for assignment after coming off the injured list May 9. A team looking for a bench bat that can handle left-handed pitching could show interest in Ruf's services.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants DFA Darin Ruf, call up prospect Casey Schmitt The San Francisco Giants designated infielder/outfielder Darin Ruf for assignment on Tuesday and called up infielder Casey Schmitt, the No....

MAY 9, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reinstated from IL, DFA'd Tuesday Ruf (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and subsequently designated for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Ruf went 4-for-20 with a double, an RBI and a run scored over his five-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento and now instead of returning to the big leagues, he'll either remain with Sacramento, be claimed by another team or released outright. The 36-year-old has produced a .261 average with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored over 23 at-bats with the Giants in 2023.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins assignment Tuesday Ruf (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ruf landed on the 10-day IL last week due to inflammation in his right wrist, and he appears to be in line for close to a minimum stay. The 36-year-old veteran is slashing .261/.370/.348 in 27 plate appearance since being selected to the major-league squad in mid-April.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IL with wrist injury Ruf was placed on the 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation by the Giants on Monday.

Impact Ruf will miss at least a week-plus while he recovers. Austin Slater (hamstring) is reinstated off the injured list in a corresponding transaction, and it's likely that Slater will see his reps against left-handed pitching while Ruf is out of action.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to MLB roster The Giants purchased the contract of Ruf from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

Impact Ruf signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Saturday as a return to the organization that trade him to the Mets last summer. The 36-year-old helps the San Francisco depth with Austin Slater (hamstring) and Mitch Haniger (back/oblique) on the injured list, and he should see some at-bats for the Giants against left-handed pitching in particular.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darin Ruf agrees to minor league deal with Giants

Darin Ruf agreed to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants, reuniting with his former team six days after he was released by the New York Mets

APRIL 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Former Met Darin Ruf Returns to Giants on Minor League Pact After a rough go of it with the Mets, Ruf will return to the team New York acquired him from last year.

APRIL 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

1B/OF Darin Ruf rejoins Giants on minors deal The San Francisco Giants re-signed first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf to a minor league contract on Saturday.

APRIL 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Darin Ruf re-signing with Giants on minor league deal brings Mets trade full circle After a lackluster stint with the New York Mets, Darin Ruf is reportedly resigning with the San Francisco Giants on a minor league deal.

APRIL 8, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

Back with San Francisco Ruf signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Saturday, Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 36-year-old returns to the organization less than a year after the club traded him to the Mets. Ruf had a .413 OPS in 29 games for New York last season and then hit .167 during spring training, prompting the team not to include him on the Opening Day roster. The Giants currently have Mitch Haniger (back/oblique) and Austin Slater (hamstring) on the injured list, which could open the door for Ruf to make his way to the majors, depending how long the pair is sidelined.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jayson Stark: Darin Ruf is re-signing with the @SFGiants on a... - The Athletic Darin Ruf is re-signing with the @SFGiants on a minor-league deal, sources tell The Athletic. He spent 2020-22 with the Giants, then got tra...

APRIL 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

New York Mets Officially Release Darin Ruf The Mets have officially released Darin Ruf.

APRIL 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM