DAVID RUIZ NEWS

Finishes year injured Ruiz will end the 2024 season with a hamstring injury.

Impact Ruiz missed the last month with a hamstring injury, failing to make a return to the pitch before the team's elimination from the playoffs. He finishes his second season with Miami with 11 starts in 28 appearances, totaling a goal and two assists while recording 30 tackles, 15 interceptions and 11 clearances. Ruiz continues to be a bench option, as the homegrown player is set to return for another campaign.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Ruiz (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against Atlanta United, Michelle Kauffman of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact Ruiz hasn't played since making a spot start in Oct. 5 in the 1-0 win over Toronto, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. The midfield depth is thin, but even in that scenario, Ruiz wouldn't be anything more than a depth option for Miami.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Does not train Wednesday Ruiz (hamstring) is not seen training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Atlanta, per Franco Panizo of Mia Total Futbol.

Impact Ruiz is still not fit to return to training as he is in line of missing the second playoff match against Atlanta. If Miami advance or force a game three, the midfielder will aim to make a return to the pitch then, though had only been a bench option for the side this year.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring strain confirmed Ruiz suffered a strained hamstring while on international duty with Honduras, Miami announced.

Impact Ruiz will likely miss the regular season finale, if nothing else as a precaution, even if initial scans come back in a positive light. The midfielder will finish his second season in Miami with one goal and two assists in 28 appearances (11 starts.) His availability for the MLS Cup playoffs remains to be seen.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opening goal Ruiz scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Ruiz found the first goal of the match Wednesday, earning a goal in the 29th minute of the match. This marks his first goal of the season, now having three goal contributions on the season. This is his first start in eight appearances and he will likely drop back to the bench in their next contest, only starting in 10 of his 25 appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Set a face Nashville Ruiz has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's clash with Nashville.

Impact Ruiz has fallen out of favor to start for Tata Martino's side of late, only starting once in the last five matches played for Miami. This comes after starting eight street matches from March to May, recording, two assists with 22 tackles and 11 crosses in that span. The midfielder will likely get the start against Nashville, with Yannick Bright returning to the bench for Saturday

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Saturday Ruiz was shown a red card and sent off during Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Ruiz was shown a second yellow card and sent off early in the second half of Saturday's match. The midfielder is now set to serve a one-match ban, putting him on the sideline for Wednesday's clash with Columbus.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more Ruiz returned to Miami ahead of Saturday's trip to Philadelphia.

Impact Ruiz and other MLS stars on the Honduran team were allowed to leave before the final international friendly, with domestic league players being given a call up instead. That means Ruiz should be back and available for the clash with Philadelphia.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

On international duty with Honduras Ruiz will be out for the June 15 match against Philadelphia after being called up by the Honduras national team.

Impact Ruiz will miss out on the club's next match, as he is set to take place in a friendly and a pair of World Cup qualifiers with Honduras. He has not started in the club's past six games and has gone unused in their last two, so his absence should only be a minimal issue for the one game he is out.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist again Ruiz assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Ruiz saw another great performance Saturday despite his young age of 20, as he found Lionel Messi in the 51st minute for the club's second goal of the match, now having bagged an assist in consecutive games. These are the midfielder's only two goal contributions of the season. He has started in the past five games he has been an option for, notching three chances created, six shots, seven interceptions, nine crosses and 15 tackles to go along with his two assists during that span.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Assists once versus Colorado Ruiz assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Ruiz played his fourth consecutive game of playing the full 90 minutes as he assisted a goal for the first time. After being a substitute in Miami's first three matches, he appears to have nailed down a starting role with his versatility being a major plus for his side but making his contributions a bit volatile depending on where he lines up.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Miami Ruis (international duty) is available for Saturday's match against NYCFC.

Impact Ruis has made his way back to Miami after his service with the Honduras national team, leaving him as an option for Saturday. However, it is unknown if he will return on the bench or in the starting XI, as he started in the club's past two contests before his absence but was originally serving in a bench role to start the season, having gotten the start in two of his five appearances.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Honduras Ruiz is set to miss Saturday's trip to RBNY after being called up by Honduras.

Impact Ruiz will spend a single match on the sideline while on international duty with Honduras. The defender's absence could forced Julian Gressel into a more defensive role in wing-back, despite opening the season as a preferred option in midfield.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals to finish season Ruiz ended the season making 14 starts in 20 appearances for Inter Miami.

Impact Ruiz opened up his first season in the MLS, scoring two goals with an assist. He bounced back from the bench to a starting role, while missing a few matches through injury.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opener against Orlando Ruiz scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54...

Impact Ruiz scored the opener in the 52nd minute. He also contributed defensively with two tackles and two interceptions. This was his first goal involvement since he scored and assisted against New England back in May.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Honduras for Nations League Ruiz will miss out versus Sporting KC on Saturday while away with Honduras for Nations League competition.

Impact Ruiz has started just one of three matches since the Nations Cup concluded, so his absence from the squad may not significantly impact the starting XI. Even once back in the squad, Ruiz is far from a lock to feature, limiting his ability to provide much in the way of fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Charlotte Ruiz is available to return from a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation for an Aug. 20 clash with Charlotte.

Impact Ruiz was suspended for the final match before the Leagues Cup break and is now eligible to return. Ruiz has made 12 appearances (nine starts) in 2023, including seven starts in a row before picking up the suspension.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Ruiz recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Ruiz is set for a suspension after picking up four yellow cards and one red card in the last nine matches. He's started the last seven games, totaling 13 tackles and five interceptions. With Nicolas Stefanelli also injured, this means that either Edison Azcona or Harbey Neville could get the start with several players on the injured list for Miami.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles versus Austin Ruiz registered two tackles (two won), two aerials won and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.

Impact Ruiz has now mounted seven tackles and five interceptions over his past four matches alone but outside a goal and an assist from early in the season he's offered very little upside offensively.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against New York Ruiz (not injury related) is in Miami's starting lineup for Wednesday's weather-delayed clash against the Red Bulls.

Impact Ruiz immediately plugs back into his club's XI in midfield after returning from the u-20 World Cup in Argentina.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from youth tournament Ruiz (not injury related) is expected to link back up with Inter Miami on Tuesday, manager Phil Neville has told team reporter Ian Hest.

Impact Ruiz has made five MLS appearances (two starts) in midfield this season, and he posted a goal and an assist to beat New England on May 13 in his final game before joining up with Honduras to compete in the u-20 World Cup. His country was knocked out of the tournament in the group stage so the 19-year-old is now returning to his club team, where he can challange Ian Fray and Victor Ulloa for the starting spot alongside Dixon Arroyo in defensive midfield.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to youth national team Ruiz (suspension) has been called up to the U-20 Honduran National Team for the upcoming U-20 FIFA World Cup in Argentina.

Impact Ruiz has started Miami's last two league games in defensive midfield, scoring a goal and assisting another last time out against New England while Jean Mota (knee), Gregore (foot) and Rodolfo Pizarro (hamstring) have been out injured. But the teenager Ruiz is now set to miss at least the next four club matches while away on international duty with Honduras, and he'll also have to serve a red card suspension once he returns.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eventful game against New England Ruiz scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Revolution. He completed the trifecta by getting sent off with a second booking in the 81st minute f...

Impact Ruiz opened the scoring Saturday with an outside-the-box strike, which admittedly took a heavy deflection en route to the goal, and then set up the eventual game winner for Josef Martinez, his first goal involvements in MLS. He will also be suspended for Wednesday's clash with Nashville SC after getting sent off late on against the Revs, with Victor Ulloa likely to replace him in defensive midfield.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two interceptions in first MLS start Ruiz made two interceptions and won one of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Ruiz started his first ever MLS game Saturday alongside Dixon Arroyo in defensive midfield. With Jean Mota (knee) and Gregore (foot) both out with long-term injuries, the 19-year-old Ruiz could become a much more common feature of the XI.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami sign homegrown M David Ruiz, 19 Inter Miami CF announced the signing Friday of homegrown midfielder David Ruiz.

APRIL 28, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM