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2024 Batting

STATS AVG
Batting Average
HR
Home Runs
RBI
Runs Batted In
OPS
On-base Plus Slugging
SB
Stolen Bases
Regular Season .194 1 3 .555 0

Top Keibert Ruiz News

  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Lands on 10-day IL

    The Nationals placed Ruiz (illness) on the 10-day injured list Monday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    Ruiz hadn't played since April 8 while recovering from influenza, but the Nationals could no longer afford to go on with just one healthy catcher (Riley Adams) heading into Monday's series opener in Los Angeles. Since Ruiz's placement on the IL is retroactive last Friday, he'll be eligible for activation as soon as next Sunday. Drew Millas was called up from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move, but Adams is expected to see the bulk of the starts behind the plate while Ruiz is on the shelf.

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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: 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.

    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.

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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Still out Saturday

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

    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.

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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Remains out Friday

    Ruiz is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    Ruiz will miss his third game in a row due to an illness. In his absence, Riley Adams will draw the start at catcher after the Nationals optioned Drew Millas to Triple-A Rochester following Wednesday's game.

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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Not in Wednesday's lineup

    Ruiz is absent from the lineup for a second straight day Wednesday against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

    A second day of rest combined with the Nationals recalling a third catcher in Drew Millas could indicate that Ruiz is banged up. To this point, though, the team hasn't indicated that Ruiz is dealing with any sort of significant injury. Millas will start behind the dish Wednesday.

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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Battling illness

    Ruiz is unavailable Wednesday due to illness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

    It provides an explanation as to why Ruiz is out of the Nationals' lineup for the second day in a row. The Nats have an off day Thursday, so Ruiz should have a shot to be ready for their next game Friday in Oakland.

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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Getting breather Tuesday

    Ruiz is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Giants, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    Ruiz will get a breather after he went 0-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and two punchouts in Monday's 8-1 win over the Giants. Riley Adams will replace him behind the plate and bat sixth as Washington faces left-hander Kyle Harrison on the mound Tuesday.

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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Gets rest day

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

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

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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Taking seat Thursday

    Ruiz is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Pirates.

    He will give way to Riley Adams behind the plate in the series finale. Ruiz will sometimes serve as the Nationals' designated hitter on days he doesn't catch, but it looks like he'll receive a full day off Thursday.

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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Launches towering homer

    Ruiz went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Reds.

    Ruiz drove in the game's first run in the fourth inning, hit his first home run of the season in the eighth and drove in the game-tying run on a hit-by-pitch in the ninth. His long ball snuck just inside the right-field foul pole and was estimated at 397 feet. Now 25 years old, Ruiz will attempt to build on a strong 2023 season in which he hit 18 homers with 67 RBI.

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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Returning to action Friday

    Ruiz (illness) is starting behind the plate and batting third in Friday's spring game against the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

    Ruiz sat out the past couple days due to an illness but will rejoin the lineup for Friday's contest. The 25-year-old is looking to take another step forward in 2024 after he posted a .260/.308/.409 slash line with 18 homers in 136 games last season.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-0, 227 lbs
Birthplace: Valencia, Venezuela
Age: 25
Experience: 2
Bats/Throws: S, R