KEIBERT RUIZ NEWS

Rockies score 2 in 9th, beat Nats 9-8 for 4th straight win

Elías Díaz hit a tying homer and Brendan Rodgers had an RBI single as the Colorado Rockies rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Washington Nationals 9-8

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Wednesday's lineup Ruiz isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz was back in the lineup in each of the last two games, and he went 3-for-7 with a run. Riley Adams will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zimmerman, Fedde power Nationals to 8-2 victory over Marlins

Ryan Zimmerman homered, Erick Fedde pitched five solid innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 8-2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alcantara takes no-hitter into 7th, Marlins blank Nats 3-0

Sandy Alcantara allowed one hit over eight sparkling innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Ruiz (head) is starting Monday's game against the Marlins, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ruiz missed Sunday's game against the Pirates after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch Saturday, but he avoided a concussion. The 23-year-old is participating in pregame drills and will be back in action following his brief absence.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Ruiz (head) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Ruiz was struck in the helmet by a pitch Saturday and was forced to exit. X-rays taken after the game were negative, and he cleared concussion tests Sunday, per Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com, but he'll sit for at least one contest. Alex Avila will take over behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays negative Ruiz (head) underwent X-rays after Saturday's loss to the Pirates that came back negative, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz was removed from Saturday's matchup in the top of the sixth inning after he was hit by a pitch on his helmet, but he doesn't appear to be dealing with a significant injury. The catcher isn't expected to miss much time and should considered day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates pounce on shaky Nationals bullpen in 10-7 victory

Bryan Reynolds hit his 23rd home run of the season and drove in three runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates surged past the Washington Nationals 10-7

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits after HBP Ruiz exited Saturday's game against the Pirates in the top of the sixth inning after he was hit by a pitch on his helmet, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI to begin Saturday's contest, but he was immediately removed from the game after he was hit near his jaw area. It's not yet clear whether the injury will force him to miss additional time.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Ruiz will not start Friday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Ruiz has so far not been able to repeat his Triple-A success in the majors, going 3-for-28 at the plate since joining the Nationals' big-league roster in late August. Riley Adams takes over behind the plate Friday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soto's go-ahead homer sends Nationals past Braves, 4-2

Juan Soto crushed a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals relied on their bullpen after Sean Nolin’s first-inning ejection to take a 4-2 win over the At...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Ruiz (knee) is starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz fouled a ball off his knee Saturday and had been out of the lineup since then, but he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Tuesday. However, his knee is feeling better Wednesday, and he'll start at catcher and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Luis Gil, Angels' Jo Adell top call-ups making a September splash

Pedro Moura picks out five call-ups to watch this month, including a Yankee who could pitch the team into the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Albies, Duvall go deep in Braves' 8-5 win over Nationals

Ozzie Albies hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Ryne Harper in the seventh inning, Adam Duvall took Paolo Espino deep with an early three-run shot, and the Atlanta Braves beat th...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits again Tuesday Ruiz (knee) remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Pete Kerzel of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz fouled a ball off his knee Saturday against the Mets and hasn't appeared in a game since then. Riley Adams will catch Paolo Espino this time around.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieboom, Nats rally again, score 2 in 9th to edge Mets 4-3

Carter Kieboom and Andrew Stevenson hit RBI singles in the ninth inning off Edwin Díaz and the Washington Nationals rallied once again, edging the New York Mets 4-3 in the finale o...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battling bone bruise Ruiz will remain on the bench Monday while dealing with a bone bruise in his knee, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz took a foul ball off his knee Saturday. He missed Sunday's game with what was originally called knee soreness and will remain out with an updated diagnosis Monday. Alex Avila will catch Patrick Corbin.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Báez 4 for 4, Pillar slam, Mets hit 4 HRs to beat Nats 13-6

Javier Báez went 4 for 4 with a home run, Kevin Pillar hit a grand slam that capped a game-sealing, six-run ninth inning, and the New York Mets withstood another rally from the Was...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting with sore knee Ruiz won't start Sunday's game against the Mets due to knee soreness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ruiz was scheduled to catch for Josiah Gray on Sunday, but the rookie backstop will remain on the bench after fouling a ball off his knee Saturday. Ruiz should be considered day-to-day and will be reevaluated Monday, and Riley Adams will work behind the plate in his place.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat in nightcap Ruiz isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Ruiz started Saturday's matinee and went 1-for-5 with a run and a strikeout. Riley Adams will take his place behind the dish and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup Ruiz is not in Friday's lineup against the Mets.

Impact He is hitting .143 with zero extra-base hits, zero walks and two strikeouts in three games since making his debut for the Nationals. Riley Adams will start behind the dish and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy baseball adds & drops: Keibert Ruiz headlines a thin class of notable September call-ups Scott Engel points out the intriguing recent call-ups, like Keibert Ruiz, who could help fantasy GMs during the final month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'The future is here': Keibert Ruiz makes his debut with Nationals Keibert Ruiz was 1-for-4 with a bloop single in the Washington Nationals' 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Harper homers, Phillies beat Nats 7-4 for 4th straight win

Bryce Harper homered in the first inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-4, stretching their win streak to four games

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Nats debut done, Ruiz ready to improve WASHINGTON -- Keibert Ruiz woke up Monday morning around six o’clock. He had slept well, and he was excited: the next chapter in his promisi...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • MLB.COM