NEWS
2:57 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
3:43 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Mets, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
3:00 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.
1:02 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) isn't in the Nationals' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Cubs.
3:08 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Rockies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
12:30 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Phillies.
4:44 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is absent from Saturday's lineup against Philadelphia.
7:38 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in Thursday's loss to the Phillies.
11:04 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
3:23 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Giants, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.
4:21 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) (groin) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Friday's game versus the Brewers, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.
1:06 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) exited Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks in the fourth inning due to a groin injury, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
1:28 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cardinals.
4:36 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
4:03 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) isn't in the Nationals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
1:16 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over the Reds.
11:57 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.
11:48 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
9:16 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.
11:32 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Mets.
1:31 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
3:12 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
6:18 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Colorado.
10:36 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
2:46 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday against the Guardians.
11:40 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
10:46 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over the Mariners.
11:08 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Twins.
3:29 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) isn't in the Nationals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
2:10 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is absent from the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox.
11:23 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
6:22 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
11:58 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
12:04 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) Nationals reinstated Ruiz (illness) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
4:39 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) (illness) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
11:47 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) (illness) indicated Sunday that he was almost fully recovered from the bout of the flu that landed him on the 10-day injured list, but he's expected to go on a short rehab stint before being activated, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
6:52 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) Nationals placed Ruiz (illness) on the 10-day injured list Monday, retroactive to April 12, Andrew Golden of Washington Post reports.
3:17 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
2:00 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) (illness) isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday versus Oakland, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
6:09 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
3:53 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is unavailable Wednesday due to illness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
1:51 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is absent from the lineup for a second straight day in Wednesday's game versus the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
7:23 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) will take a seat Tuesday versus the Giants, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
12:25 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
12:35 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Pirates.
10:05 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Reds.
8:48 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) (illness) is starting behind the plate and batting third in Friday's spring game against the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
11:33 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox due to an illness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
7:46 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 10-9 win over Atlanta.
11:37 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs in Friday's 10-6 win over Atlanta.
12:44 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
12:27 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Brewers.
3:59 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup Wednesday at Pittsburgh.
2:18 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday against Miami, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
3:30 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) (head) will start at catcher and bat cleanup in Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
12:40 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Ruiz (head) will likely return to the lineup Monday in Toronto, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
11:53 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) (head) remains out of the lineup Sunday at Miami.
2:39 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) isn't in the Nationals' lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.
4:05 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) (head) is starting as Washington's designated hitter and batting fourth Friday against Miami, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
11:51 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Yankees due to lightheadedness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
11:47 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees.
1:00 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
10:19 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.
8:47 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies.
3:08 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
11:53 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
3:57 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday versus the Mets, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
11:49 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
4:02 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, two runs and two RBI in a 7-5 win over the Cubs on Monday.
5:45 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.
5:19 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) isn't in the Nationals' lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against St. Louis, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
5:55 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) will sit Friday against Texas.
9:27 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Reds, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
12:43 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
10:54 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
2:38 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.
1:26 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) isn't starting Saturday against the Marlins, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
3:07 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) will be on the bench Saturday against Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
3:20 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
11:16 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game vs. the Phillies, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
9:53 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.
11:26 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Royals.
12:00 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.
10:26 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's tilt against the Tigers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
9:39 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Tigers.
3:32 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's regularly scheduled game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
1:25 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Giants, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
3:21 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three total RBI in Saturday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
10:26 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) is not in the lineup for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.
1:14 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) will sit Saturday against the Twins.
3:03 PM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) has been moved up to the two spot in the Nationals' lineup for Friday's game against the Twins, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
9:57 AM - Keibert Ruiz (WSH) went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles.
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