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Keibert Ruiz

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Player Outlook
Keibert Ruiz's Statcast page looks more like that of a reserve infielder than a strapping catcher. He has one of the lowest strikeout rates in the league-overall, not just among catchers-but his quality of contact is weak. Before last season, he was a fly ball hitter, so he would occasionally power one over the fence. However, last season his ground ball rate spiked to a career-high 47.4 percent, further limiting his power. Slowly hit ground balls combined with third-percentile sprint speed are not a recipe for success. In late June, Ruiz was struck in the head by a line drive while he was in the dugout. The freak accident cost him the season, as he spent the remainder of the year on concussion protocol. Expected to be cleared for spring training, Ruiz is still set to serve as the Nationals' regular catcher despite poor defensive metrics thanks to the eight-year extension he signed in 2023, but while steady playing time will help his counting stats, his overall offensive output is likely to remain modest unless he rediscovers his fly ball tendencies.

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2026 — — — — — — — .000
2025 1211.8 19 2 25 8 — .247
2024 2672.1 46 13 57 16 3 .229
3y Avg. 2442.2 40 11 50 18 1 .245
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Cleared of concussion restrictions

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    Ruiz has been cleared of any concussion symptoms to begin spring training, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports. The 27-year-old was limited to only 68 games last season after being struck in the head by a foul ball in late June, but Ruiz's offensive numbers were lagging even prior to the concussion issues that cost him the final three months of 2025. He'll compete in camp with Harry Ford, acquired from the Mariners in the Jose Ferrer trade this offseason, for the top job behind the plate with the Nationals.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Competing for starting spot

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    Ruiz (concussion) will compete with Harry Ford for the starting catcher job heading into the 2026 season, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports. Camerato states that it's not clear whether Ruiz is back at 100 percent after missing significant time a season ago due to a concussion, but the team should have more information on his status once he reports to spring training. Ruiz has had a firm handle on the starting catching gig over the last four seasons with Washington, but he'll be challenged by one of the Nationals' recently acquired prospects in Ford.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Continuing to prepare for return

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    The Nationals announced Monday that Ruiz (concussion) will continue to participate in baseball activities this week, though it's unclear if he'll return from the 7-day injured list before the end of the season, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports. The organization will likely wait and see how Ruiz fares in his workouts over the next few days before deciding on his next steps. Ruiz is the midst of his second stint on the injured list due to concussions and was pulled off a rehab assignment earlier this month after experiencing renewed symptoms.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Still having concussion symptoms

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    Ruiz has been pulled off his rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Monday due to mild headaches and will rejoin the Nationals in Miami to re-enter concussion protocol, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Ruiz's return from the 7-day injured list had seemed imminent, but interim manager Miguel Cairo was non-committal on the 27-year-old's availability to play again this season following his latest setback, per Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post. Riley Adams will continue serving as the Nationals' primary catcher while Ruiz is shelved, with Jorge Alfaro backing up Adams.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Won't return this weekend

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    Ruiz (concussion) will remain on his rehab assignment through the weekend, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reported Friday. Ruiz is working his way back from a concussion he sustained in early July and is nearing reinstatement from the IL. The catcher is slated to catch seven innings Friday, DH on Saturday and then catch a full nine innings Sunday. Given his progression, it wouldn't be surprising to see Ruiz back with the Nationals early next week.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Rehab assignment coming soon

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    Ruiz (concussion) is ramping up baseball activities and is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment soon, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reported Friday. Ruiz started taking swings in batting practice last week, a significant stride in his recovery from a concussion he sustained in early July. The catcher will ramp up baseball activities this weekend, and the expectation is that he'll be cleared to begin a rehab assignment soon. In the meantime, Riley Adams and C.J. Stubbs will handle catching duties.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Working out, but still in protocol

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    Ruiz remains in concussion protocol but is continuing to take part in baseball activities, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. While the fact that Ruiz hasn't been shut down from activity is encouraging, the Nationals haven't provided much information regarding the extent of his workouts, nor has the team provided any indication of how close he might be to exiting concussion protocol. Since Ruiz landed on the injured list July 8, the Nationals have turned to Riley Adams as their primary option at catcher.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Slowly resuming baseball activities

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    Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo said Friday that Ruiz (concussion) has started participating in baseball activities, but the Nationals plan to ramp up his workload slowly, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Ruiz landed on the 7-day concussion injured list July 8, and Washington is taking a cautious approach with his return to the active roster. Ruiz doesn't have an official target date for his return and should be considered week-to-week as he continues to ramp up his baseball work.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Back on concussion IL

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    The Nationals placed Ruiz on the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Ruiz originally landed on the concussion IL on June 27 after being hit by a foul ball while in the dugout. He was activated Friday, but renewed symptoms will force him to remain on the injured list through the All-Star break. Riley Adams will take over as the Nationals' backstop for now, and Drew Millas will come up from Triple-A Rochester to provide some depth behind the plate.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Resting up Sunday

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    Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. Ruiz will get a breather after he returned from the 7-day injured list Friday and started behind the plate in the first two games of the series with Boston, going 2-for-8 with an RBI. Riley Adams will step in as the Nationals' catcher Sunday.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Back from injured list

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    The Nationals reinstated Ruiz (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Friday. The 26-year-old landed on the concussion IL on June 24 after being struck by a foul ball while in the dugout, but he's back on the active roster after missing little more than a week. Prior to the injury, Ruiz was scuffling at the plate through 15 games in June with a .167/.164/.204 slash line and just two extra-base hits.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Moved to 7-day IL

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    Ruiz was moved to the 7-day injured list Friday after being diagnosed with a concussion, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports. Ruiz was struck by a foul ball while in the dugout during Monday's game against the Pirates. He was initially placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, but he was diagnosed with a concussion after seeing a specialist. By shifting to the 7-day IL, Ruiz is eligible to return Tuesday as long as he clears the league's concussion protocols.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Lands on injured list

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    The Nationals placed Ruiz on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a head contusion. A foul ball connected with Ruiz's head during Monday's contest, though after evaluation, it seems he managed to escape the incident with only a bruise. Riley Adams will take over as the Nationals' primary catcher while Ruiz is out, and Drew Millas will come up from Triple-A Rochester to provide depth behind the plate.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Sent to hospital for evaluation

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    Ruiz (head) was taken to a local hospital for a CT scan after leaving Monday's game against the Padres, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Ruiz was struck by a foul ball while in the dugout and sent for further evaluation after a lump formed on the left side of his head, per Zuckerman. Riley Adams would be in line for more chances behind the plate if Ruiz is forced to miss time.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Resting Friday

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    Ruiz is not in the Nationals' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Friday. Ruiz -- who went 1-for-12 over his last three starts -- will get a breather for Friday's series opener. Riley Adams will serve behind home plate and bat eighth while catching pitches from Nationals southpaw MacKenzie Gore.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Getting rest Saturday

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    Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports. Ruiz will get a chance to catch his breath after going 3-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's series opener. Riley Adams will get the nod at catcher and bat ninth.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Resting for series finale

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    Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. Ruiz will take a seat for the day game after he went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 5-0 loss. Riley Adams will check in for Ruiz behind the dish.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: On bench Friday

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    Ruiz is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers. Ruiz is absent from the starting nine for the second time in three games, as Riley Adams steps in behind the dish. Ruiz is 4-for-31 (.129) at the plate over his last eight games.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Receiving rest day

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    Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. The Nationals will give Ruiz a breather after he had started behind the plate in each of the last three games. Riley Adams will handle the catching duties Wednesday.
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  • Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Out of Wednesday's lineup

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    Ruiz is not in the Nationals' starting lineup against Atlanta on Wednesday. Ruiz went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta, which ended his on-base streak at 11 games. He'll get a breather Wednesday while Riley Adams starts behind home plate and bats ninth.
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