Keibert Ruiz Fantasy Stats

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is projected to be the team's primary catcher entering the 2026 regular season, according to Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com. This was the expectation after the Nats optioned prospect Harry Ford to Triple-A Rochester to get him more consistent reps to begin the season. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, is very much in Washington's long-term plans, though, and he could even have a good shot to become the team's No. 1 backstop by the conclusion of this season. Drew Millas will open the year as Ruiz's backup behind the dish. The 27-year-old Ruiz, a Venezuelan switch-hitter, is RotoBaller's No. 34-ranked fantasy catcher because of his declining offensive profile. Since hitting a career-high 18 home runs in 2023, Ruiz has a .235/.266/.345 slash line with a .610 OPS, 15 homers, 82 RBI, 80 strikeouts, and 24 walks in 752 plate appearances in the last two seasons. Ruiz doesn't strike out much, but he also makes a lot of weak contact.

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (concussion) has been cleared from concussion restrictions after dealing with head injuries last year, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Now healthy, Ruiz enters spring training this year in a competition with No. 2 overall prospect Harry Ford, who was acquired from the Seattle Mariners in December, for the starting role in D.C. Riley Adams and Drew Millas will be battling for a backup role. The 27-year-old Ruiz was initially hit by a pitch in the head in late June of last year, which limited him to 68 games played. The Venezuelan backstop hit .247/.277/.318 with a career-worst .595 OPS, only two home runs, 25 RBI, and 19 runs scored in 267 plate appearances. Ruiz is hard to strike out, but when he makes contact with the baseball, it's usually weak. He might open the year as the Nats' starting catcher, but he also grades out poorly defensively, and it's only a matter of time before Ford takes over.

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (concussion) has begun a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg after being sidelined since July 5 with a concussion. Ruiz went 0-for-2 in his first game Tuesday with one strikeout, one walk, and one run scored. He is expected to DH tomorrow. The 27-year-old has no set return timeline, and with the Nationals out of contention, there is little reason to rush him back. Ruiz was slashing .247/.277/.318 with a .595 OPS across 68 games before the injury.

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (concussion) has been on the seven-day injured list for almost two months, but he seems to be starting to make significant progress towards a return before the end of the year. The 27-year-old, switch-hitting backstop was hitting .247 with two homers and a .263 wOBA before hitting the concussion injury list for the second time this season. He initially sustained the injury on a foul ball into the dugout in June and was able to return for two games before ending up back on the injured list. Riley Adams has played well while Ruiz has been out, but Ruiz will likely return as the team's primary catcher once he's healthy. After such a long layoff, he will likely need a rehab stint before returning to major league action, so stay tuned for further updates as he continues to work his way back.

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (concussion) is going through rehab protocol and continuing to participate in baseball activities as he works back from a concussion. The 27-year-old has already missed over a month after going on the seven-day concussion IL on July 6. Before that, Ruiz hit an underwhelming .247/.277/.318 with two homers, 25 RBI, and 19 runs scored in 267 trips to the plate. He has experienced a noticeable drop in power this year after combining for 31 homers in the previous two seasons. Riley Adams, Ruiz's replacement, hasn't fared much better. Although Adams has belted seven HRs, he owns an unsightly .190/.247/.361 line and a sky-high 40% strikeout rate in 170 plate appearances.

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (concussion) was activated off the injured list on Friday, but will head back on the shelf now. Ruiz has experienced renewed concussion symptoms which will land him on the 7-day injured list again. Hopefully, Ruiz will be back in the mix shortly after the All-Star break. In the meantime, Riley Adams and Drew Millas will split up the playing time behind the plate. Neither catcher offers enough upside with the bat to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (concussion) has been reinstated from the injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Ruiz has been out since June 24 due to a concussion. He's back in the mix on Friday, Ruiz is batting eighth and starting behind the plate versus right-hander Lucas Giolito. Ruiz has been struggling at the plate over the last few weeks. He's not an ideal fantasy option right now and is someone that can be avoided in most formats at the moment. In a corresponding move, catcher Drew Millas has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester.

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (concussion) has been shifted to the 7-day injured list on Friday. Ruiz was hit in the head by a foul ball during Monday's game. As a result, Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list. However, he'll be moved to the 7-day injured list after being diagnosed with a concussion. That means, Ruiz is now eligible to come off the IL on Tuesday. In the meantime, Riley Adams and Drew Millas will split up the time behind the plate.

The Washington Nationals placed catcher Keibert Ruiz (head) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a head contusion and recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Ruiz was sent to the hospital on Monday night for a CT scan after he took a foul ball to the side of his head off the bat of James Wood in the victory against the San Diego Padres. He's going to miss time, but the good news is Ruiz is not in the league's concussion protocol. Still, it's an injury on top of an already disappointing season for Washington's primary catcher. The Venezuelan backstop goes on the shelf hitting .247/.278/.320 with a .598 OPS, only two home runs, 24 RBI and 19 runs scored in 247 at-bats. The good news is he should be able to return from the IL when eligible. Riley Adams will now become the Nats' primary catcher for at least the next 10 days.

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (head) had to be sent to the hospital for a CT scan after he was struck in the head by a foul ball while he was in the dugout on Monday night. In the fourth inning, Josh Bell fouled a hard line drive into the Nats' dugout, which ricocheted off the back wall and struck Ruiz in the side of the head. Manager Davey Martinez said that Ruiz had a lump on the side of his head and that he was "a little bit concerned." Ruiz could end up on the 7-day concussion IL at least, and if that's the case, the Nats would likely recall Drew Millas from Triple-A to platoon with Riley Adams. Adams is hitting just .097 in his 22 games in the majors this season, but does have three home runs. Ruiz is hitting .247 with two homers and a .265 wOBA in his 66 games, but he may be forced to miss time after this flukey injury.