Darin Ruf Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 232 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 7/28/1986 (36)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- Creighton
Darin Ruf Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Darin Ruf News
The New York Mets designated outfielder Darin Ruf for assignment on Monday. The Mets currently owe Ruf $3.25 million -- $3 million for 2023 and $250,000 as a buyout on a $3.5 million option for 2024. They could try to trade him on Monday to offset some of the money. New York acquired Ruf at the trade deadline last year for J.D. Davis and pitching prospects Carson Seymour, Thomas Szapucki and Nick Zwack. The move didn't work out for the Mets, as Ruf hit just .152 with no home runs in 74 plate appearances in 2022. The 36-year-old dealt with a wrist injury in February and went just 5-for-30 with no homers in spring training. With Ruf out of the picture, Tim Locastro will make the team and could split time at designated hitter against left-handed pitchers with Tommy Pham and others.
New York Mets designated hitter Darin Ruf (neck) is in the lineup tonight against lefty Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. After sitting out game one, Ruf is the designated hitter and will hit eighth in game two. Ruf hasn't played since September 25 due to a neck issue, but is feeling well enough to get back in the lineup tonight. Daniel Vogelbach will retreat to the bench against the lefty, as the Mets play matchups with their DH spot. Ruf has been terrible since the trade deadline, slashing .152/.216/.197 with the Mets, but still has a .753 OPS against lefties on the season. Expect the Mets to continue the lefty/righty platoon for as long as they stay in the postseason.
New York Mets outfielder and first baseman Darin Ruf (neck) could return this weekend for the Wild-Card Series against the San Diego Padres. He had been sidelined for about a week with a neck strain. Ruf "is an option for this weekend," said Mets manager Buck Showalter. The 36-year-old slashed .204/.307/.338 with 11 home runs, 45 RBI, 52 runs and two stolen bases across 388 plate appearances in 2022 with the Giants and Mets. If he's added to the playoff roster, Ruf could be an option for the Mets this weekend.
