Keibert Ruiz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Idle Friday Ruiz is out of the lineup for Washington's game against the Angels on Friday.

Impact Despite launching a solo shot during Wednesday's affair with the Padres, Ruiz will sit out the series opener against the Angels. Harry Ford will catch balls and strikes while batting seventh for the Nationals.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angels visit the Nationals to start 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Angels to start a three-game series

19 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Swats homer No. 10 Ruiz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Padres.

Impact The switch-hitting backstop took Walker Buehler deep to lead off the third inning and open the scoring, but the game quickly got away from the Nationals in an eventual 9-2 loss. Ruiz has been in a timeshare with Harry Ford since late August but has been by far the more productive hitter in that time -- over his last 10 games, Ruiz is batting .344 (11-for-32) with two of his 10 homers on the season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Merrill homers twice and drives in 6 runs in the Padres' 9-2 victory over the Nationals

Jackson Merrill homered twice, had a career-high six RBIs and fell a double short of a cycle to help the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 9-2 on Wednesday after the h...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sitting down Tuesday Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact The Nationals have fallen into a pattern of alternating between Ruiz and Harry Ford behind the plate, and Tuesday will mark the latter's turn to handle catching duties.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Ruiz is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Ruiz took a foul tip off his catcher's mask Wednesday, but he passed concussion protocol and returned to the lineup Saturday, finishing 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. Harry Ford will step in behind the plate Sunday to catch for lefty Andrew Alvarez.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández lead Dodgers past Nationals 6-5 in Shohei Ohtani's absence

Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández provided key hits in Shohei Ohtani’s absence as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Back in action Saturday Ruiz (head) will start at catcher and bat eighth Saturday against the Nationals, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Ruiz will return to the starting nine for the first time since taking a foul tip off his mask during Wednesday's game against Atlanta. The 28-year-old has been productive when in the lineup recently, slashing .348/.411/.470 with two homers, nine RBI and eight runs scored across 73 plate appearances since the beginning of August.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Ruiz (head) is not in the Nationals' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Ruiz was removed from Wednesday's game against Atlanta after taking a foul tip off his mask. The good news for him was that he cleared the league's concussion protocol, but he'll take at least one game off to get some additional rest. Henry Ford will start behind home plate Friday and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids concussion Ruiz passed concussion protocol following his removal from Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Danielle Allentuck of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ruiz was pulled from the game after taking a foul tip off his mask in the fourth inning. Although he managed to avoid suffering a concussion this time around, the 28-year-old backstop's history of concussions/head injuries could cause the Nationals to err on the side of caution and sit him down for another game or two. Harry Ford would benefit from extra playing time during any games Ruiz may have to miss.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes fastest to 200 homers, 200 steals as Braves beat Nationals 9-0

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run homer to become the fastest player in major league history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington...

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Nationals catcher Ruiz exits after taking foul ball off mask WASHINGTON -- Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, who has a history of concussions, exited Wednesday’s matinee against the Braves after being st...

SEPTEMBER 2 • MLB.COM

Removed after foul tip to mask Ruiz was lifted from Wednesday's game against Atlanta in the fourth inning after taking a foul tip to the mask, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.

Impact Ruiz has a history of concussions, so this is a worrisome development. The Nationals should have more on his status after the game. Ruiz flew out in his lone plate appearance Wednesday before exiting. He was replaced by Harry Ford, who would stand to benefit if Ruiz needs to miss additional time.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Daylen Lile continues hot streak with 2 homers as Nationals beat Marlins 6-3

Daylen Lile homered twice and drove in four runs, Erik Tolman pitched out of a bases-loaded jam to earn his first major league save, and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Mar...

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Nationals vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitchers – Aug. 29 Keibert Ruiz and the Washington Nationals will take on Otto Lopez and the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET, in th...

AUGUST 29 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Exiting starting nine Friday Ruiz is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, per Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com.

Impact Despite launching a two-run homer during Thursday's series finale against Colorado, Ruiz will ride the pine for Friday's series opener against Miami. Harry Ford will handle the catching duties and bat seventh for Washington.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Homers Thursday Ruiz went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and a double in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Ruiz capped the scoring with a two-run shot off Jimmy Herget in the eighth inning, his ninth homer this season. The 28-year-old Ruiz has been hot since the start of August, going 20-for-53 (.377) with a pair of homers and a .978 OPS in his last 16 games. Overall, the catcher is slashing .281/.320/.453 with 45 RBI, 41 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases across 306 plate appearances this year.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lile's loving the dog days of summer again with torrid stretch WASHINGTON -- Daylen Lile and Keibert Ruiz homered while Jake Irvin fought off early wildness to lead the Nationals past the Rockies, 7-1, s...

AUGUST 27 • MLB.COM

Daylen Lile homers as Nationals top Rockies 7-1 to split 4-game series

Daylen Lile homered and drove in two runs as part of a three-hit day, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 to split their four-game series

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Out of starting nine Wednesday Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Ruiz will take a seat for the second straight game while the Nationals go with Harry Ford behind the plate. Despite Ruiz's consecutive absences, the playing time at catcher still seems to be tilting in favor while he's produced a superb .346/.424/.423 batting line since the start of August.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Nationals play the Colorado Rockies Wednesday

The Washington Nationals square off against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Grabbing seat Tuesday Ruiz is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Rockies.

Impact Ruiz will get a break after starting at catcher each of the past two days. Harry Ford will be behind the plate and will bat seventh for the Nationals on Tuesday.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies take 7-game losing streak into matchup against the Nationals

The Colorado Rockies are looking to break their seven-game skid with a win against the Washington Nationals

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Riding pine Saturday Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.

Impact Ruiz will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 4-for-10 with a homer and two total RBI while starting each of Washington's last three games. Harry Ford will fill in behind the dish and bat fifth.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins meet the Nationals with 1-0 series lead

The Miami Marlins face the Washington Nationals, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

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