Impact The Yankees are starting left-hander Jordan Montgomery in Thursday's series finale, so Ruiz will get a breather. Pat Valaika will start at second base and bat ninth.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against southpaw Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.
Out against righty Ruiz is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact The lefty-hitting Ruiz has been the Orioles' regular starter at second base versus right-handed pitching this season, but his hold on that job may be tenuous in light of his brutal start to the campaign. He's currently sitting on a .516 OPS on the season, a drop of nearly 200 points from 2020. Even though righty Deivi Garcia is on the hill Monday for New York, Ruiz will take a seat while Ramon Urias gets a turn at the keystone.
APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against lefty Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
Impact With Oakland bringing another lefty (Jesus Luzardo) to the mound for the series finale, Ruiz will head to the bench for the second time this weekend. Ramon Urias replaces Ruiz at second base.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against left-hander Ruiz is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Athletics, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ruiz is on the bench for the second straight contest with lefty Cole Irvin taking the mound for Oakland on Friday. Ramon Urias receives the start at the keystone for Baltimore in the series opener.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Wednesday Ruiz isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ruiz went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two RBI and a run Tuesday. Ramon Urias will take over at second base for Wednesday's series finale, batting seventh.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mancini and Galvis homer to help Orioles beat Marlins 7-5
Trey Mancini and Freddy Galvis each hit a solo homer in the third inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Miami Marlins 7-5APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mashes second homer Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Impact He took Mike Foltynewicz deep in the fourth inning, giving Ruiz his second homer of the year. The 26-year-old has had a sluggish start overall at the plate, hitting .158 (6-for-38) through 12 games with a 32.6 percent strikeout rate that is nearly 10 points worse than his career mark.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles get away from home, win 5-2 at Texas
Rio Ruiz and DAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting again Thursday Ruiz will sit for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ruiz sat for both halves of Tuesday's doubleheader but made an appearance off the bench in both games, so he doesn't seem to be dealing with an injury. Ramon Urias will again start at second base in his absence.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Game 2 Ruiz is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ruiz was also out of the lineup for Tuesday's matinee, though he did make an appearance as a pinch runner and stay in to play the field. Ramon Urias receives another start at the keystone with lefty Nick Margevicius starting the nightcap for Seattle.
APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners and Orioles rained out, twin-bill set for Tuesday
The game between the Seattle Mariners and the Baltimore Orioles was rained outAPRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Monday Ruiz is not in the lineup Monday against Seattle, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ruiz's regular role appeared to be at risk after the Orioles signed Maikel Franco to play third base in mid-March. He's managed to find himself in the lineup on a regular basis, however, sitting for just the second time in the season's first 10 games Monday. Six of his starts have come at second base, where Ramon Urias will get the nod Monday.
APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steals base in extra-inning loss Ruiz went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox.
Impact Ruiz got aboard with a fielder's choice in the second inning and stole second with two outs, but he didn't come around to score. It was his first steal of the year. He's added a homer, two RBI, four runs scored and a .148/.233/.259 slash line while working as a near-everyday second baseman. While Ruiz's numbers aren't impressive, he still holds an edge over Ramon Urias for playing time.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rodríguez wins for Red Sox in return from year-long layoff
Eduardo Rodríguez won in his return from heart inflammation that caused him to miss the 2020 season, allowing three runs over five innings Thursday to lead the Boston Red Sox over...APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Santander hoses Urshela for last out, O's beat Yanks in 11
Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander threw out Gio Urshela trying to score on a fly ball in the 11th, moments after pinch-hitter Chance Sisco’s go-ahead single in the top of the...APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rallies with ninth-inning homer Ruiz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's loss to the Yankees.
Impact Ruiz attempted to carry on a ninth-inning comeback for the Orioles by launching his first homer of the season with a two-run shot against Lucas Lutege. Unfortunately, Baltimore's rally came up short. The 26-year-old has struggled at the plate so far this season, batting just 3-for-16.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cole 7 shutout innings, 13 Ks leads Yanks over Orioles 7-2
Gerrit Cole struck out 13 and walked none over seven scoreless innings in his most dominant start since joining the New York Yankees, overwhelming the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 for his...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Monday Ruiz isn't starting Monday's game against the Yankees, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ruiz started each of the first three games of the season and went 2-for-12 with two runs and five strikeouts. He'll get a day off for Monday's series series opener against the Yankees while Ramon Urias starts at second base, batting eighth.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Harvey, Orioles beat Boston 4-2 for 2nd straight win
Maikel Franco drove in two runs after another Boston error, Pedro Severino had his second two-hit game in a row and Matt Harvey made his Orioles debut in Baltimore’s 4-2 victory ov...APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Breaking down Rio Ruiz’s Opening Day star-turn at second base for the Orioles and his chances at keeping the job Rio Ruiz makes the most of a rare opportunity to play second base in Orioles' season opener.
APRIL 3, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Starting opener at second base Ruiz is starting at second base and batting fifth Friday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The 26-year-old will receive the Opening Day nod after he began receiving work at the keystone toward the end of spring training once Yolmer Sanchez was designated for assignment. Ruiz should remain in the mix at second base as long as he's serviceable in the field, with Ramon Urias and Pat Valaika are also competing for reps.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Getting look at keystone Ruiz will start at second base and will bat fifth in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ruiz's path to an everyday role at third base likely became blocked when the Orioles signed Maikel Franco earlier in the spring, but the former could be in the mix for work at the keystone if he can prove to be a capable defender at the position, which he has never played during his professional career. On Saturday, the Orioles cut the presumptive favorite for starting duties at second base, Yolmer Sanchez, leaving Ramon Urias and Pat Valaika as the next men up on the depth chart. Neither boasts a particularly impressive MLB track record at the dish, so Ruiz would likely represent an upgrade over Urias and Valaika if his defense isn't too great of a concern.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Kremnitzer: New Orioles 3B Maikel Franco Is An Upgrade ... Unless He's Not - PressBoxOnline.com Matt Kremnitzer analyzes the Orioles' signing of veteran infielder Maikel Franco and whether Franco offers an upgrade over Rio Ruiz.
MARCH 17, 2021 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM
Rio Ruiz impresses in return to Orioles’ lineup, just in time for potential position battle The Orioles don’t yet officially have a third base competition, but with one potentially looming, Rio Ruiz chose the right time to return to...
MARCH 16, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Checks back into lineup Ruiz (illness) will start at third base and will bat seventh in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ruiz appears in no danger of missing Opening Day since the illness cost him only a few workouts, but his outlook for the upcoming season took a major turn for the worse when the Orioles came to terms on a deal Sunday with Maikel Franco. Once he clears COVID-19 intake testing and gets up to full speed, Franco should be the top candidate to take over as the Orioles' primary third baseman, relegating Ruiz to a backup role at either corner-infield spot.
MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
