Keibert Ruiz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Cleared of concussion restrictions Ruiz has been cleared of any concussion symptoms to begin spring training, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was limited to only 68 games last season after being struck in the head by a foul ball in late June, but Ruiz's offensive numbers were lagging even prior to the concussion issues that cost him the final three months of 2025. He'll compete in camp with Harry Ford, acquired from the Mariners in the Jose Ferrer trade this offseason, for the top job behind the plate with the Nationals.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for starting spot Ruiz (concussion) will compete with Harry Ford for the starting catcher job heading into the 2026 season, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Camerato states that it's not clear whether Ruiz is back at 100 percent after missing significant time a season ago due to a concussion, but the team should have more information on his status once he reports to spring training. Ruiz has had a firm handle on the starting catching gig over the last four seasons with Washington, but he'll be challenged by one of the Nationals' recently acquired prospects in Ford.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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The Atlanta Braves hit the road against the Washington Nationals looking to continue a four-game road winning streak

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Continuing to prepare for return The Nationals announced Monday that Ruiz (concussion) will continue to participate in baseball activities this week, though it's unclear if he'll return from the 7-day injured list...

Impact The organization will likely wait and see how Ruiz fares in his workouts over the next few days before deciding on his next steps. Ruiz is the midst of his second stint on the injured list due to concussions and was pulled off a rehab assignment earlier this month after experiencing renewed symptoms.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals and Pirates play in series rubber match

The Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

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Nationals look to keep home win streak going, host the Pirates

The Washington Nationals host the Pittsburgh Pirates trying to continue a four-game home winning streak

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Nationals start 3-game series against the Pirates

The Washington Nationals start a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Still having concussion symptoms Ruiz has been pulled off his rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg due to mild headaches and will rejoin the Nationals in Miami to reenter concussion protocol, Mark Zuckerman o...

Impact Ruiz's return from the 7-day injured list had seemed imminent, but his status is now unclear following a recurrence of concussion symptoms. Riley Adams will continue handling the primary catcher duties while Ruiz is shelved, with Jorge Alfaro backing Adams up.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs and Nationals play in series rubber match

The Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return this weekend Ruiz (concussion) will remain on his rehab assignment through the weekend, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reported Friday.

Impact Ruiz is working his way back from a concussion he sustained in early July and is nearing reinstatement from the IL. The catcher is slated to catch seven innings Friday, DH on Saturday and then catch a full nine innings Sunday. Given his progression, it wouldn't be surprising to see Ruiz back with the Nationals early next week.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals try to keep win streak alive against the Cubs

The Washington Nationals look to keep a three-game win streak intact when they play the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals try to sweep series against the Marlins

The Washington Nationals meet the Miami Marlins looking to sweep their three-game series

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting rehab stint Ruiz (concussion) reported to Double-A Harrisburg to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The 27-year-old backstop has been on the shelf nearly two months due to a concussion, but he's now been cleared for game action after clearing the concussion protocol. It's unclear how many games in the minors Ruiz will need to get back up to speed, but it's possible he's back with the Nationals as early as this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals start 3-game series with the Marlins

The Washington Nationals host the Miami Marlins to begin a three-game series

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Nationals aim to end 7-game slide, take on the Rays

The Washington Nationals look to stop their seven-game skid when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays

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The Washington Nationals will try to end their six-game skid when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays

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Rehab assignment coming soon Ruiz (concussion) is ramping up baseball activities and is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment soon, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reported Friday.

Impact Ruiz started taking swings in batting practice last week, a significant stride in his recovery from a concussion he sustained in early July. The catcher will ramp up baseball activities this weekend, and the expectation is that he'll be cleared to begin a rehab assignment soon. In the meantime, Riley Adams and C.J. Stubbs will handle catching duties.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals look to stop skid in game against the Rays

The Washington Nationals look to end their five-game slide when they play the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Takes part in BP Ruiz remains in concussion protocol but resumed taking swings in batting practice last week, MLB.com reports.

Impact The Nationals haven't provided many updates on Ruiz's status since he was placed on the 7-day injured list for the second time this season back on July 8, but Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reported last Thursday that the 27-year-old has been around the team more frequently of late with the hope of getting cleared to play again at some point later this season. Since he's been out for more than seven weeks, Ruiz will likely require at least a few rehab contests before being activated from the IL, though he'll first have to clear all phases of the concussion protocol before getting the green light for game action. Riley Adams and Drew Millas have been serving as the Nationals' catchers in Ruiz's absence, but with Millas suffering a fractured and dislocated left index finger in Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Washington will need to add another backstop to the roster following Thursday's off day.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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