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| Regular Season | .158 | 1 | 3 | .475 | 0 |
Top Keibert Ruiz News
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Returns from IL
The Nationals reinstated Ruiz (illness) from the 10-day injured list Thursday. He'll start at catcher and bat fifth in the Nationals' series finale versus the Dodgers.
Ruiz missed the Nationals' last 11 games while recovering from a case of influenza. He checked out fine after making two rehab appearances with Double-A Harrisburg earlier this week and should settle back in as the Nationals' No. 1 catcher now that he's been activated from the IL. Washington optioned catcher Drew Millas to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Starting rehab assignment
Ruiz (illness) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Ruiz will be with Harrisburg for a couple days before being activated from the injured list, likely on Friday when the Nationals begin a road trip. He hasn't played in two weeks due to a stomach bug which caused him to lose nearly 20 pounds. Riley Adams has been filling in as the Nats' primary catcher.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Likely headed for rehab stint
Ruiz (illness) indicated Sunday that he is almost fully recovered from the bout of the flu that landed him on the 10-day injured list, but he's expected to go on a short rehab stint before being activated, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
The 25-year-old catcher has lost nearly 20 pounds while battling the bug, but he's begun taking part in some baseball activities and lifting weights again. He also tried to spin the weight loss as a positive. "But I feel good. I feel lighter," Ruiz said. "So I've got to take the positives. I feel like I can run better, move better. And I gain weight fast, too. I'm going to eat a couple burgers." Ruiz will likely be assigned to Double-A Harrisburg to get back into game shape, and while he's eligible to come off the IL as soon as Tuesday, a return this weekend for a series in Miami seems more plausible.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Lands on 10-day IL
The Nationals placed Ruiz (illness) on the 10-day injured list Monday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Ruiz hadn't played since April 8 while recovering from influenza, but the Nationals could no longer afford to go on with just one healthy catcher (Riley Adams) heading into Monday's series opener in Los Angeles. Since Ruiz's placement on the IL is retroactive last Friday, he'll be eligible for activation as soon as next Sunday. Drew Millas was called up from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move, but Adams is expected to see the bulk of the starts behind the plate while Ruiz is on the shelf.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Remains on bench Sunday
Ruiz (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Ruiz hasn't seen the field since April 8 while battling an illness, and his absence will continue Sunday. Riley Adams will receive another start behind the plate for Washington.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Still out Saturday
Ruiz (illness) isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday versus Oakland, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Ruiz has now missed four consecutive starts due to illness, but the 25-year-old backstop remains day-to-day. Riley Adams will start again in Ruiz's place and bat eighth.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Remains out Friday
Ruiz is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Ruiz will miss his third game in a row due to an illness. In his absence, Riley Adams will draw the start at catcher after the Nationals optioned Drew Millas to Triple-A Rochester following Wednesday's game.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Not in Wednesday's lineup
Ruiz is absent from the lineup for a second straight day Wednesday against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
A second day of rest combined with the Nationals recalling a third catcher in Drew Millas could indicate that Ruiz is banged up. To this point, though, the team hasn't indicated that Ruiz is dealing with any sort of significant injury. Millas will start behind the dish Wednesday.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Battling illness
Ruiz is unavailable Wednesday due to illness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
It provides an explanation as to why Ruiz is out of the Nationals' lineup for the second day in a row. The Nats have an off day Thursday, so Ruiz should have a shot to be ready for their next game Friday in Oakland.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Getting breather Tuesday
Ruiz is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Giants, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Ruiz will get a breather after he went 0-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and two punchouts in Monday's 8-1 win over the Giants. Riley Adams will replace him behind the plate and bat sixth as Washington faces left-hander Kyle Harrison on the mound Tuesday.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Gets rest day
Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Ruiz will get a breather for the day game after he was behind the dish for both of the past two contests while going 0-for-8 with a strikeout. Riley Adams will draw the start at catcher and form a battery with pitcher MacKenzie Gore.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Taking seat Thursday
Ruiz is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Pirates.
He will give way to Riley Adams behind the plate in the series finale. Ruiz will sometimes serve as the Nationals' designated hitter on days he doesn't catch, but it looks like he'll receive a full day off Thursday.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Launches towering homer
Ruiz went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Reds.
Ruiz drove in the game's first run in the fourth inning, hit his first home run of the season in the eighth and drove in the game-tying run on a hit-by-pitch in the ninth. His long ball snuck just inside the right-field foul pole and was estimated at 397 feet. Now 25 years old, Ruiz will attempt to build on a strong 2023 season in which he hit 18 homers with 67 RBI.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 227 lbs |
| Birthplace: Valencia, Venezuela |
| Age: 25 |
| Experience: 2 |
| Bats/Throws: S, R |