KEIBERT RUIZ NEWS

Three hits in Monday's loss Ruiz went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Mets.

Impact It was the backstop's first three-hit performance since March 30, but his third multi-hit effort in his last five starts. Ruiz is showing signs of life at the plate, and over his last 11 games he's batting .289 (11-for-38) with three doubles.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Ruiz is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ruiz has a .639 OPS in his past 10 games and will head to the bench for the series finale in Tampa Bay. Drew Millas will step in behind the plate to catch for lefty Patrick Corbin.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Higashioka hits 2 homers, including 1st career grand slam, as the Padres beat the Nats 8-5

Kyle Higashioka homered twice, including his first career grand slam, and Dylan Cease pitched seven brilliant innings for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Washington Nationals 8-...

JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receiving breather Wednesday Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Impact Ruiz will rest up after he started at catcher in each of the Nationals' last four games while going 3-for-13 with a pair of doubles and walks. Drew Millas will get the nod behind the dish in Ruiz's stead.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Profar hits a grand slam 5 innings after dustup to boost the Padres to a 9-7 win vs. the Nationals

Jurickson Profar hit a grand slam five innings after being in the middle of a benches-clearing dustup, and Manny Machado also hit a dramatic home run as the San Diego Padres beat t...

JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dugouts clear as Nats' Keibert Ruiz confronts Padres' Jurickson Profar Profar had the winning hit Monday and celebrated in front of the Nationals’ dugout. The Nationals weren’t pleased with that.

JUNE 26 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Benches clear after Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz jaws with Jurickson Profar

A wild scene unfolded when the Nationals and Padres benches cleared in the first inning after Washington catcher Keibert Ruiz jawed at San Diego’s Jurickson Profar and put a hand o...

JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keibert Ruiz impacta jonrón en racimo de 7 carreras y los Nacionales ganan El venezolano Keibert Ruiz pegó un jonrón como parte del racimo de siete carreras en la cuarta entrada y los Nacionales de Washington derrot...

JUNE 9 • LATIMES.COM

Keibert Ruiz homers in 7-run 4th inning as the Nationals beat the Braves 8-5

Keibert Ruiz homered as part of a seven-run fourth inning and the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Sunday, spoiling the major league debut of pitcher Hurston...

JUNE 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets play the Nationals leading series 1-0

The New York Mets lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Washington Nationals

JUNE 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals get 2 runs in 7th inning to top reeling Mariners 3-1

Joey Gallo hit a two-out RBI single to cap a two-run seventh inning and give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 win over the reeling Seattle Mariners

MAY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

García, Ruiz, Rosario homer, Nationals beat Seattle 6-1 for Mariners' 3rd loss in row

Luis García Jr. hit a three-run homer, MacKenzie Gore pitched a season-high seven innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1

MAY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabbing seat Wednesday Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Twins, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The Nationals and Twins are concluding their three-game series with an afternoon game Wednesday, so Washington will give backup catcher Riley Adams a start behind the dish. Ruiz is sporting a disappointing .434 OPS this season for Washington.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Erick Fedde stars as the White Sox beat the Nationals 4-0 for doubleheader split

Erick Fedde pitched seven sparkling innings against his former team, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 4-0 for a doubleheader split

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mateo's go-ahead hit in 12th helps Orioles survive Kimbrel's blown save, beat Nats and avoid sweep

Jorge Mateo drove in the go-ahead run with a 12th-inning single, and the Baltimore Orioles survived another shaky outing by closer Craig Kimbrel to beat the Washington Nationals 7-...

MAY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receiving day off Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact After going hitless in seven at-bats while starting behind the plate Monday and Tuesday, Ruiz will get a break Wednesday. Riley Adams will handle the catching duties for the Nationals.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker's grand slam sparks Nationals to 11-4 win over Marlins

Jesse Winker hit a grand slam in the fifth inning, one of three Washington home runs, and the Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 11-4

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals being mindful with Ruiz in his return from influenza WASHINGTON -- Sidelined for 13 team games, Keibert Ruiz wanted to get back behind the plate. The starting catcher was wiped out, though. At...

APRIL 26 • MLB.COM

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 6 shutout innings help Dodgers finish sweep, defeat Nats 2-1

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six shutout innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 2-1 to complete a three-game sweep

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on 10-day IL The Nationals placed Ruiz (illness) on the 10-day injured list Monday, retroactive to April 12, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ruiz has been out since April 8 while battling an illness, which has been severe enough for the Nationals to place the catcher on the IL. Riley Adams will start behind home plate in Ruiz's absence, while Drew Millas will serve as the backup after being called up from Triple-A Rochester by the Nationals on Monday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Ruiz (illness) isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday versus Oakland, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rest day Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Ruiz will get a breather for the day game after he was behind the dish for both of the past 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.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Betts headlines Ben Verlander's Team of the Week; no Juan Soto?

Ben Verlander's Team of the Week is back for 2024! See who made his first list of the new MLB season and why Juan Soto didn't make the cut.

APRIL 3

Eddie Rosario's sacrifice fly caps 3-run 9th inning off Alexis Díaz as Nationals beat Reds 7-6

Eddie Rosario capped a three-run ninth inning off All-Star closer Alexis Díaz with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS