JOSÉ RUIZ NEWS

Settles with Philadelphia The Phillies and Ruiz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.225 million contract Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact He'll have the opportunity to earn an additional $45,000 in incentives. Ruiz, 30, held a 3.71 ERA and 52:17 K:BB over 51 innings in 2024 in his first season with the Phillies.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save of career Ruiz allowed two hits and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning against the Nationals to pick up his first save of the season. He struck out two.

Impact Ruiz was extremely shaky in his first save opportunity of 2024, loading the bases with zero out before uncorking a pair of clutch strikeouts. He induced a Juan Yepez flyout to end the threat and pick up the first save of his eight-year career. The 29-year-old veteran was a serviceable bullpen arm for Philadelphia this season, logging a 3.71 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 52:17 K:BB in 51 innings, adding five wins, zero holds, and one save.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Ruiz elected to become a free agent Thursday.

Impact Ruiz was with the National League Champion Diamondbacks for much of this season before being removed from the 40-man roster just after the All-Star break. The 29-year-old will now look to latch on in another organization.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Diamondbacks designated Ruiz for assignment on Tuesday.

Impact After giving up three runs over 1.2 innings while serving as Arizona's opener Sunday, Ruiz will be cast off the 40-man roster to clear room for Merrill Kelly (calf) to return from the injured list. The 28-year-old righty holds a 5.89 ERA and 1.65 WHIP through 44.1 innings this year and will now look to join his third team of the season.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles as opener Ruiz did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on five hits over 1.2 innings against the Reds. He struck out one.

Impact Ruiz was roughed up by the Reds in his 1.2 innings of work, allowing five total hits including a solo homer to Elly De La Cruz in the first and a two-run shot to Nick Senzel in the second. The outing continued a rough stretch for Ruiz, who's allowed six total runs across his last four appearances (five innings). Through 38 outings (44.1 innings) split between the White Sox and Diamondbacks, Ruiz owns a 5.89 ERA and a 39:21 K:BB.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opener assignment Sunday Ruiz will serve as the Diamondbacks' opener Sunday at Cincinnati, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact It'll be a bullpen game for Arizona, with Ruiz likely only handling the opening frame. He's posted a 3.92 ERA and 35:17 K:BB in 39 innings of relief for the Diamondbacks since they acquired him from the White Sox on April 9 in exchange for cash considerations.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call for save Ruiz (1-1) was tagged with Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Phillies. He allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out one over one-plus inni...

Impact Ruiz entered a save situation in the ninth inning and retired the first two batters, but he was unable to get out of the inning. Trea Turner's two-run home run sent the game into extras where Ruiz allowed the automatic runner to scored. It was a tough loss for the Diamondbacks, who squandered a 5-0 lead and did not have their three most trusted relievers following a stretch of heavy usage. Ruiz has a 7.15 ERA with 18 runs, 29 hits and 11 walks allowed over 22.2 innings.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocked around Thursday Ruiz allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits and one walk over one inning in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Giants.

Impact Ruiz pitched well for the Diamondbacks since being acquired from the White Sox in early April, posting a 3.00 ERA and a 13/1 K/BB ratio over 12 innings before things went sideways Thursday. Most of Ruiz's appearances have been in low-leverage situations when the D-backs are behind; however, that pattern could change. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo talked to Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic about recent bullpen struggles, suggesting some of the "negative role" guys -- Ruiz or Kyle Nelson -- could be used in a "positive role." Recent blown leads could be attributed to Lovullo's reliance on his most trusted arms -- Miguel Castro, Andrew Chafin and Scott McGough, all of whom appeared in 17 of the team's 37 games entering Thursday. That unlikely means Ruiz will be getting save chances, but he could pitch in high-leverage spots.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traded from White Sox The Diamondbacks acquired Ruiz on Sunday from the White Sox for cash considerations.

Impact Ruiz was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Friday and finds a new home a few days later. The right-hander struggled mightily before being removed from the roster while allowing nine earned runs over 3.2 innings from four relief appearances. He'll have a chance to help the Arizona bullpen as a middle-inning option.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster Ruiz was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Friday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Ruiz signed a one-year contract with Chicago in January, but he will now either report to Triple-A Charlotte, get claimed by another or be released outright. The right-hander has struggled in four appearances with the White Sox in 2023, giving up nine earned runs over 3.2 innings. In his place, Jesse Scholtens was called up from Charlotte on Friday.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Settles with White Sox Ruiz signed a one-year contract with the White Sox on Friday to avoid arbitration, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ruiz put up a 4.60 ERA for the White Sox last season, although he did fan more than a batter per inning. He'll be utilized in a middle relief role in 2023.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denied save opportunity Ruiz allowed one hit and struck out one across 0.2 innings Sunday to record a hold against Boston.

Impact Ruiz was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning because Liam Hendriks was unavailable. He allowed a leadoff double but then rebounded to retire the next two batters he faced. Even so, Ruiz was pulled after only seven pitches and Bennett Sousa instead recorded a one-out save. Positively, Ruiz did record his seventh hold of the season, and he has maintained a 2.61 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB across 10.1 innings.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save, takes loss Ruiz (1-3) allowed two earned runs on four hits while striking out one across two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Impact Ruiz entered the sixth inning with one out and runners on first and second base. He allowed those two runs to score, and he lost the game in the seventh inning to a walk off homer by Oscar Mercado. It was the first runs he's allowed in 10 appearances since Aug. 25.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yields lone run in loss Ruiz (1-2) allowed a run on one hit and one walk with two strikeouts in one inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus Minnesota.

Impact Ruiz pitched the sixth inning, and he allowed the game's only run on a solo home run by Jorge Polanco. Since the start of July, Ruiz has given up nine runs (seven earned) across 14.2 innings. The 26-year-old has mainly seen a low-leverage relief role with three holds, a 3.57 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 47:18 K:BB through 45.1 innings this year.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allows homer in return Ruiz (knee) allowed two runs on two hits in one inning during Friday's 9-3 loss to Seattle.

Impact Ruiz hadn't pitched since June 19 due to right knee soreness. In his return, the right-hander allowed a two-run home run to Seattle's Jake Fraley in the sixth inning. Through 29.2 innings this year, Ruiz has a 3.34 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB. With just one hold on his stat sheet, the 26-year-old figures to remain in a low-leverage role going forward.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rides exercise bike Ruiz (knee) was seen riding an exercise bike Sunday and seemed comfortable doing so, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Ruiz was removed from Saturday's game and was not available for Sunday's contest despite looking fine on the bike. White Sox manager Tony La Russa was hopeful a stint on the injured list could be avoided.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with knee discomfort Ruiz exited Saturday's game against the Astros with right knee discomfort and will continue to be evaluated. He allowed one run on two hits across 1.2 innings before exiting.

Impact Ruiz came into the game to start the seventh inning and was able to record five outs before he was escorted off the field by trainers. Per Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Ruiz appeared to be in a considerable amount of pain, but it's hard to reach a conclusion about the severity of the issue until the club's medical experts take a closer look at the right-hander.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two scoreless innings Ruiz allowed one hit and struck out two over two scoreless innings in Tuesday's 9-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Ruiz has been a forgotten man in the White Sox's bullpen but has pitched well in a low-leverage role. He lowered his ERA to 1.59 and has been unscored upon in eight of 10 appearances.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Secures roster spot The White Sox plan to include Ruiz in their Opening Day bullpen, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Since Ruiz already possesses a spot on the 40-man roster, the White Sox won't need to make a corresponding transaction to make room for him. Over 52 career relief appearances in the majors, Ruiz owns a 5.11 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in 49.1 innings.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned off roster Ruiz was optioned to the White Sox's alternate training facility Friday.

Impact Ruiz has spent a pair of fairly short stints on the big-league roster, appearing in five games. He's allowed one run on two hits in four innings of work, striking out five and walking none. Evan Marshall (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE