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One former member of the Milwaukee Brewers made headlines on Thursday with reports of a lawsuit surfacing. Milwaukee had infielder Darin Ruf for a brief period in 2023.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 23

Former Phillies Slugger Darin Ruf Suing Reds Over Career-Ending Injury

News broke late on May 22 that featured former Philadelphia Phillies player Darin Ruf. According to the Associated Press, Ruf has filed a lawsuit against

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 22

Ex-major-leaguer Darin Ruf sues Reds for career-ending injury

Nearly two years after his final game, former major leaguer Darin Ruf filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds for an injury at Great American Ball Park that he claims ended his career.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Former Phillies Slugger Suing NL Ballclub Over Alleged Safety Violation

An eight-year member of the Phillies organization is pressing charges against another MLB club that allegedly cut his career short. Darin Ruf, a former outfielder and first baseman, is suing the Cincinnati Reds for an injury he sustained in 2023.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / May 22

Former MLB player suing Reds for unsafe field conditions that led to career-ending injury

Darin Ruf never played again after running into a tarp roller in Cincinnati

MLB News / CBSSports.com / May 22

Former MLB player suing Reds for unsafe field conditions that led to career-ending injury

Darin Ruf never played again after running into a tarp roller in Cincinnati

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Former MLB player sues Reds over their field conditions

Former Major League Baseball player Darin Ruf has filed a lawsuit against the Cincinnati Reds claiming that their field conditions led to his career-ending injury on June 2, 2023.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4, 2024

Former big leaguer joins University Of Nebraska Omaha coaching staff

Former big league first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf has joined the University of Nebraska Omaha baseball program as an assistant coach.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 13, 2023

Giants' Darin Ruf opens up about his time with Mets

San Francisco Giants designated hitter and utilityman Darin Ruf has delivered an updated take regarding his brief stint with the New York Mets last year.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2023

Giants' Darin Ruf discusses difficulty of playing in New York

Veteran designated hitter and utility man Darin Ruf has offered some interesting comments about his brief and forgettable stint with the New York Mets.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / February 23, 2023

Why Darin Ruf's days with the Mets may be near an end

Why Darin Ruf's days with the New York Mets may be near an end

Darin Ruf had a rough two months with the New York Mets in 2022, and it appears his days with the club may be numbered. Earlier this week, Ruf told reporters that he has arthritis in his wrist, putting his future with the team in doubt.

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