Impact The second baseman has started just one game against a lefty pitcher this season, and that trend continues as he sits while Eduardo Rodriguez starts for the Red Sox. Ruiz has hit three homers this season but has struggled overall at the plate and is no more than a platoon player.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Ruiz will take a seat Wednesday with southpaw Yusei Kikuchi on the bump for Seattle. Ruiz appears to be locked into a clear strong-side platoon role, with Ramon Urias typically drawing starts at second base against left-handed pitching.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores both Baltimore runs Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run, a walk and a strikeout as Baltimore fell 5-2 to Seattle on Tuesday.

Impact Ruiz's fifth-inning shot knotted the game 1-1 and he came around to score in the ninth on a Trey Mancini single. His .164 average justifies only occasional playing time, even on an Orioles team without any expectations.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lewis, Seager lead Mariners to 5-2 win over Orioles Kyle Lewis and Kyle Seager homered, reliever Kendall Graveman extended his scoreless streak to 18 2/3 innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again versus southpaw Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Oakland is trotting out another left-handed starting pitcher (Sean Manaea) for the series finale, so the lefty-hitting Ruiz will sit for the second day in a row. Platoon mate Ramon Urias checks in for Ruiz at second base.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against left-hander Ruiz isn't starting Saturday's game against Oakland, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games since southpaw Jesus Luzardo is starting for the Athletics. Ramon Urias will start at second base and bat ninth.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Means, O's post 1st win in Oakland since 2017, beat A's 3-2 John Means struck out nine and the Baltimore Orioles won at the Coliseum for the first time since 2017, beating Mike Fiers and the Oakland Athletics 3-2

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against southpaw Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The Yankees are starting left-hander Jordan Montgomery in Thursday's series finale, so Ruiz will get a breather. Pat Valaika will start at second base and bat ninth.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out against righty Ruiz is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Ruiz has been the Orioles' regular starter at second base versus right-handed pitching this season, but his hold on that job may be tenuous in light of his brutal start to the campaign. He's currently sitting on a .516 OPS on the season, a drop of nearly 200 points from 2020. Even though righty Deivi Garcia is on the hill Monday for New York, Ruiz will take a seat while Ramon Urias gets a turn at the keystone.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Oakland bringing another lefty (Jesus Luzardo) to the mound for the series finale, Ruiz will head to the bench for the second time this weekend. Ramon Urias replaces Ruiz at second base.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against left-hander Ruiz is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Athletics, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz is on the bench for the second straight contest with lefty Cole Irvin taking the mound for Oakland on Friday. Ramon Urias receives the start at the keystone for Baltimore in the series opener.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Ruiz isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two RBI and a run Tuesday. Ramon Urias will take over at second base for Wednesday's series finale, batting seventh.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini and Galvis homer to help Orioles beat Marlins 7-5 Trey Mancini and Freddy Galvis each hit a solo homer in the third inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Miami Marlins 7-5

APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mashes second homer Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact He took Mike Foltynewicz deep in the fourth inning, giving Ruiz his second homer of the year. The 26-year-old has had a sluggish start overall at the plate, hitting .158 (6-for-38) through 12 games with a 32.6 percent strikeout rate that is nearly 10 points worse than his career mark.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles get away from home, win 5-2 at Texas Rio Ruiz and D

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Thursday Ruiz will sit for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz sat for both halves of Tuesday's doubleheader but made an appearance off the bench in both games, so he doesn't seem to be dealing with an injury. Ramon Urias will again start at second base in his absence.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Game 2 Ruiz is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz was also out of the lineup for Tuesday's matinee, though he did make an appearance as a pinch runner and stay in to play the field. Ramon Urias receives another start at the keystone with lefty Nick Margevicius starting the nightcap for Seattle.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners and Orioles rained out, twin-bill set for Tuesday The game between the Seattle Mariners and the Baltimore Orioles was rained out

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Monday Ruiz is not in the lineup Monday against Seattle, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz's regular role appeared to be at risk after the Orioles signed Maikel Franco to play third base in mid-March. He's managed to find himself in the lineup on a regular basis, however, sitting for just the second time in the season's first 10 games Monday. Six of his starts have come at second base, where Ramon Urias will get the nod Monday.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base in extra-inning loss Ruiz went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Ruiz got aboard with a fielder's choice in the second inning and stole second with two outs, but he didn't come around to score. It was his first steal of the year. He's added a homer, two RBI, four runs scored and a .148/.233/.259 slash line while working as a near-everyday second baseman. While Ruiz's numbers aren't impressive, he still holds an edge over Ramon Urias for playing time.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rodríguez wins for Red Sox in return from year-long layoff Eduardo Rodríguez won in his return from heart inflammation that caused him to miss the 2020 season, allowing three runs over five innings Thursday to lead the Boston Red Sox over...

APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santander hoses Urshela for last out, O's beat Yanks in 11 Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander threw out Gio Urshela trying to score on a fly ball in the 11th, moments after pinch-hitter Chance Sisco’s go-ahead single in the top of the...

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rallies with ninth-inning homer Ruiz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's loss to the Yankees.

Impact Ruiz attempted to carry on a ninth-inning comeback for the Orioles by launching his first homer of the season with a two-run shot against Lucas Lutege. Unfortunately, Baltimore's rally came up short. The 26-year-old has struggled at the plate so far this season, batting just 3-for-16.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Cole 7 shutout innings, 13 Ks leads Yanks over Orioles 7-2 Gerrit Cole struck out 13 and walked none over seven scoreless innings in his most dominant start since joining the New York Yankees, overwhelming the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 for his...

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Monday Ruiz isn't starting Monday's game against the Yankees, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ruiz started each of the first three games of the season and went 2-for-12 with two runs and five strikeouts. He'll get a day off for Monday's series series opener against the Yankees while Ramon Urias starts at second base, batting eighth.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

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