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Moved to Nationals Ruiz will be traded on from the Dodgers to the Nationals on Thursday along with Josiah Gray, Gerardo Carrillo and Donovan Casey in exchange for Trea Turner (COVID-19) and Max Scher...

Impact Ruiz has been among the Dodgers' best prospects for several seasons, but he has been blocked from consistent playing time in the majors by Will Smith and Austin Barnes. He should have the chance to make an impact with the Nationals prior to the close of the season and could take over as their primary catcher as early as 2022. Ruiz has hit .310/.379/.624 across 235 plate appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs three homers in Triple-A game Ruiz went 4-for-4 with three home runs, a double, a walk and five RBI for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

Impact Ruiz has been on a tear at the plate of late, collecting at least one hit in seven straight games to push his season average up to .309. Overall, the backstop has crushed 16 homers across 48 contests while notching an equal number of walks and strikeouts (23). He may be the organization's top hitter currently playing in the minors, but his path to big-league playing time remains blocked by Will Smith and Austin Barnes.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slam caps Ruiz's two-homer game Special players tend to do special things when their teams need them most. Keibert Ruiz lands squarely in that category. MLB's No. 41 overal...

JULY 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sent down Monday Ruiz was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ruiz was called up by the Dodgers on Sunday and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout in the team's loss to Miami. He'll now return to the minors as part of a shuffle to make room for Albert Pujols and Yoshi Tsutsugo.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Ruiz was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The 22-year-old was sent down Monday but will rejoin the Dodgers with Corey Seager (hand) landing on the injured list. Ruiz doesn't figure to see much action with Will Smith and Austin Barnes still healthy.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Seager likely out for a few weeks with broken hand

World Series MVP Corey Seager will miss at least a few weeks for the Los Angeles Dodgers after breaking a bone in his right hand

MAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Fabian Ardaya: Keibert Ruiz is coming up to take Corey... - The Athletic Keibert Ruiz is coming up to take Corey Seager’s spot on the roster.

MAY 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent to Triple-A Ruiz was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

Impact Ruiz spent six days with the big-league club but never had a path to much playing time given the presence of both Will Smith and Austin Barnes. He went 1-for-6 with four strikeouts in limited action, though his lone hit did clear the fence. It will likely take an injury to Smith or Barnes for Ruiz to earn meaningful at-bats this season.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Open to playing outfield Ruiz stated Saturday that he's willing to play outfield if needed, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Ruiz played outfield in high school but has not logged time at the position as a professional. He is currently on the active roster but is solidly behind both Will Smith and Austin Barnes on the catching depth chart. Despite Ruiz's openness to adding a position to his resume, manager Dave Roberts clarified that the team isn't currently considering such a move, per Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. If Ruiz were to get reps at another position, it would likely be first base, Roberts added.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers catcher Keibert Ruiz struggling to find at-bats in majors and minors Ruiz will collect his 32nd day of major league service time Sunday, spread out over two seasons that have brought him no closer to either th...

MAY 9, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Goes deep to prevent shutout Ruiz homered in his only at-bat during Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader loss to the Cubs.

Impact Ruiz was called up to the club prior to Tuesday's twin bill, and he logged his first at-bat of the season with the Dodgers down 7-0 in the final inning. The backstop kept Los Angeles from being shut out with a 405-foot solo shot to right field for his second big-league homer. Remarkably, Ruiz's other career long ball also came in his first at-bat of the season (in 2020). He isn't likely to see much time with Will Smith and Austin Barnes entrenched behind the plate for Los Angeles, but Ruiz could stick with the club and carve out occasional plate appearances if the Dodgers decide they have room to continue carrying a third catcher.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers recall top prospect Keibert Ruiz Before Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Cubs, the Dodgers recalled Keibert Ruiz, the organization’s top prospect, according to MLB Pipelin...

MAY 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Up with big club for twin bill The Dodgers recalled Ruiz from their taxi squad ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Impact He'll provide the Dodgers with a third catcher behind Will Smith and Austin Barnes. Los Angeles opened a spot for Ruiz on the 26-man roster by designating pitcher Mike Kickham for assignment Monday.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Catcher Keibert Ruiz and pitcher Josiah Gray are Dodgers prospects ready for the show With Dustin May, Tony Gonsolin, Victor Gonzalez and Gavin Lux now on the Dodgers roster, the team's farm system isn't as heralded.

MARCH 28, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Dodgers eager to defend World Series title in full season

The Los Angeles Dodgers are eager to defend their first World Series championship in 32 years when they open the season in April

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets demoted The Dodgers optioned Ruiz to their minor-league camp Monday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact As expected, Ruiz's demotion likely locks Will Smith and Austin Barnes in as the Dodgers' catchers on the Opening Day roster. Ruiz, who received a brief cup of coffee with Los Angeles in 2020, will presumably serve as the everyday catcher at Triple-A Oklahoma City this season.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set for spring debut Ruiz will work as the Dodgers' reserve catcher Friday and Sunday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Ruiz was forced to arrive late to camp due to visa issues, but is now prepared to appear in his first games this spring. He managed to make eight plate appearances with the big-league club in 2020, but is likely to begin the season at the alternate site with Will Smith and Austin Barnes ahead of him on the depth chart.

MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arrives at camp Ruiz (not injury related) has arrived in Arizona and is undergoing intake testing, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Ruiz wasn't present to begin spring training due to visa issues, but he'll be able to join the team for workouts in the coming days if he clears intake testing. The 22-year-old worked hard on his own to stay in shape while he was away from the team, and manager Dave Roberts said that he hopes to get Ruiz into game action at some point next week.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains away from team Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Ruiz remains without a clear timeline to report to camp while he looks to resolve visa issues, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact According to Toribio, Ruiz has left his native Venezuela and has arrived in Dominican Republic, hoping the change in countries will expedite his migration to the United States. While he waits for the proper paperwork to get resolved, Ruiz has been working hard on his own to stay in shape, according to Roberts. The 22-year-old catcher is expected to open the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he'll be able to play on an everyday basis.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet in camp Ruiz has not reported to spring training due to a visa issue, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ruiz made his debut in the big leagues for a brief time in 2020, logging eight plate appearances. He'll face an uphill battle to make the opening day roster for the 2021 season with both Will Smith and Austin Barnes ahead of him on the catching depth chart. There is no timeline for Ruiz's arrival to the team's facility.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDS

Right-hander Mike Clevinger is back on the roster for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series and starting Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Joins postseason roster The Dodgers added Ruiz to their 28-man roster Wednesday in advance of their wild-card series with the Brewers, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ruiz will serve as a third catcher behind Will Smith and Austin Barnes for the three-game series. The Dodgers removed reliever Alex Wood from the roster to clear room for Ruiz.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to alternate site Ruiz was optioned to the alternate training site Sunday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Impact The 22-year-old joined the Dodgers last week and went 2-for-8 with a homer in his first two major-league games. Ruiz was promoted with Will Smith (neck) on the injured list, but Smith was activated ahead of Sunday's game.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes leads Dodgers past Mariners 2-1 for 7th straight win

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1

AUGUST 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Homers in first at-bat Ruiz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Angels.

Impact Ruiz's first major-league at-bat was a booming success, as he took Angels starter Julio Teheran deep in the third inning to get the Dodgers on the board. The 22-year-old catcher spent most of 2019 with Double-A Tulsa and also earned time with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He produced a combined .261 batting average with six homers and 34 RBI in the minors last year. Ruiz will share catching duties with Austin Barnes while Will Smith (neck) is unavailable.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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