MAY 4, 2021 • MLB.COM
KEIBERT RUIZ #20 - CATCHER - WASHINGTON NATIONALS
13 HR •
57 RBI •
.229 AVG
13 HR
57 RBI
.229 AVG
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...
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
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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
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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
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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
White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keibert Ruiz starts career with HR, Dodgers sweep Angels 8-3
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Making first career start Ruiz is starting at catcher and batting ninth against the Angels on Sunday.
Impact It didn't take long for Ruiz to get his first start after earning his first big-league callup Saturday when Will Smith (neck) was placed on the injured list. It's tough to know what to expect from Ruiz, whose prospect star has faded a bit due to less-than-stellar seasons at the Double-A level in 2018 and 2019. Austin Barnes is likely to serve as the Dodgers' primary catcher while Smith remains out, though Ruiz could get a fair amount of playing time considering the team's typical commitment to giving catchers adequate rest.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Betts hits tying homer, Dodgers beat Angels 6-5 in 10
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Dodgers Spring Training: Keibert Ruiz Working On Swing Change Before Making 2020 Cactus League Debut Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained catching prospect Keibert Ruiz is working through a change to his swing mechanics.
FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • DODGERBLUE.COM
