Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
The Nationals have fallen into a pattern of alternating between Ruiz and Harry Ford behind the plate, and Tuesday will mark the latter's turn to handle catching duties.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: On bench Sunday
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Ruiz is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Ruiz took a foul tip off his catcher's mask Wednesday, but he passed concussion protocol and returned to the lineup Saturday, finishing 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. Harry Ford will step in behind the plate Sunday to catch for lefty Andrew Alvarez.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Back in action Saturday
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Ruiz (head) will start at catcher and bat eighth Saturday against the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
Ruiz will return to the starting nine for the first time since taking a foul tip off his mask during Wednesday's game against Atlanta. The 28-year-old has been productive when in the lineup recently, slashing .348/.411/.470 with two homers, nine RBI and eight runs scored across 73 plate appearances since the beginning of August.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Avoids concussion
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Ruiz passed concussion protocol following his removal from Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Danielle Allentuck of The Washington Post reports.
Ruiz was pulled from the game after taking a foul tip off his mask in the fourth inning. Although he managed to avoid suffering a concussion this time around, the 28-year-old backstop's history of concussions/head injuries could cause the Nationals to err on the side of caution and sit him down for another game or two. Harry Ford would benefit from extra playing time during any games Ruiz may have to miss.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Removed after foul tip to mask
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Ruiz was lifted from Wednesday's game against Atlanta in the fourth inning after taking a foul tip to the mask, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.
Ruiz has a history of concussions, so this is a worrisome development. The Nationals should have more on his status after the game. Ruiz flew out in his lone plate appearance Wednesday before exiting. He was replaced by Harry Ford, who would stand to benefit if Ruiz needs to miss additional time.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Exiting starting nine Friday
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Ruiz is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, per Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com.
Despite launching a two-run homer during Thursday's series finale against Colorado, Ruiz will ride the pine for Friday's series opener against Miami. Harry Ford will handle the catching duties and bat seventh for Washington.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Grabbing seat Tuesday
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Ruiz is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Rockies.
Ruiz will get a break after starting at catcher each of the past two days. Harry Ford will be behind the plate and will bat seventh for the Nationals on Tuesday.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Riding pine Saturday
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Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.
Ruiz will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 4-for-10 with a homer and two total RBI while starting each of Washington's last three games. Harry Ford will fill in behind the dish and bat fifth.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Resting Saturday
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Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
Ruiz will move to the bench after going 0-for-8 across the Nationals' last two games. Harry Ford will fill in at catcher and bat fifth.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Sitting again Wednesday
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Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
The switch-hitting Ruiz has fairly even splits against right- and left-handed pitching both this season and throughout his career, but he'll still sit against a southpaw starter (David Peterson) for the second straight day. The Nationals may just have wanted to open up another start at catcher for the 23-year-old Harry Ford, who bats from the right side and had fared better against lefties at Triple-A Rochester this season prior to being recalled July 17.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Idle Tuesday
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Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.
Ruiz will get a breather Tuesday after going 2-for-4 with a run scored during Monday's series opener. Harry Ford will fill in as Washington's backstop and bat fifth.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Sitting out Friday
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Ruiz is out of the lineup for Friday's matchup against Atlanta.
Ruiz will receive his second day off in the past three days as the Nationals take on Atlanta for the second game of a four-game set. Harry Ford will be behind the dish and batting seventh for Washington.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Getting break Wednesday
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Ruiz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays.
Ruiz was behind the dish for the first two games of the series, so he'll get a break during Wednesday's matinee. The Nationals will go with Harry Ford at catcher in the rubber match.
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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 Diamondbacks.
Ruiz will take a seat for the afternoon game after he was behind the plate for all nine innings of Saturday's 5-3 win. Harry Ford will draw the start at catcher in the series finale.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Idle Friday
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Ruiz is out of the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Diamondbacks.
Ruiz will ride the bench despite the Nationals having an off day Thursday. Harry Ford will be behind the plate and batting seventh for Washington.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Receiving day off
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Ruiz is not in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Athletics.
After going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored Saturday, Ruiz will take at least the beginning of Sunday off for the series finale. Harry Ford will take over the catching duties and bat sixth for Washington.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Resting Friday
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Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.
Ruiz will grab a seat on the bench Friday after going just 4-for-21 at the plate since the beginning of July. Harry Ford will fill in as Washington's catcher and bat sixth.
Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Ruiz will get a chance to rest his legs after slugging a home run during Friday's series opener. Drew Millas will replace him behind the dish Saturday and bat eighth.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Resting up Wednesday
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Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
The Nationals will give Ruiz a rest for the matinee contest after he started behind the plate in each of the last three games. Drew Millas will receive the nod at catcher and form a battery with starting pitcher Andrew Alvarez.
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Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Idle Saturday
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Ruiz is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.
After going 1-for-3 with an RBI in the series opener against Baltimore, Ruiz will ride the bench for the second game of the series. Drew Millas will be behind the plate and bat ninth Saturday.
