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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 11
There's a Good Chance the Nationals Decide to DFA Keibert Ruiz at Some Point
The Winter Meetings are in the rearview, and all eyes are on what's next for the Washington Nationals. They could shake things up across Major League Baseball if they decide to trade both MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 8
What Does Keibert Ruiz’s Future With The Washington Nationals Look Like? 
The Nationals made their first big roster move of the offseason on Saturday when they acquired catcher Harry Ford, a consensus top 100 prospect in baseball and one of the best catching prospects in the sport, in exchange for left-handed reliever Jose A.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 26
There's No Reason Why Nationals Shouldn't Go After This Former All-Star Catcher
Coming into the offseason, there was an idea the Washington Nationals would explore catching upgrades based on how poorly that unit performed this year.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 24
It Sounds Like Nationals Fans Will Be Underwhelmed by Catching Situation in 2026
Coming into the offseason, there was some thought that the catching position could be towards the top of targets for the Washington Nationals. Keibert Ruiz was disappointing again and is now dealing with concerning concussion issues.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29
Nationals outright four players
The Washington Nationals announced that four players have cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Rochester.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 16
Nationals' Keibert Ruiz Continues Rehab in Race to Return This Season
The focus around the Washington Nationals now and going into the offseason will continue to be their hunt for a new general manager manager. With their season officially over and likely headed for another last pace finish, the on field play won't be about wins and losses, for the most part.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 10
Could Nationals Bury Keibert Ruiz in Triple-A Going Forward?
It has not been a good year for incumbent Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz. With the hope that he would get back on track and flash the hitting tool that he showed in 2023 when he hit 18 homers and drove in 67 runs to go along with a slash line of .260/.308/.409, things have gotten even worse for the former highly-touted prospect.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 9
Nationals’ Keibert Ruiz Reveals Frustration After Latest Injury Setback
Keibert Ruiz just wants to play. For now, the Washington Nationals catcher’s body won’t allow it. Ruiz was removed from his injury rehab assignment last week when he experienced headaches after a rehab game on Thursday in the minor leagues.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 8
Nationals Pull Catcher Keibert Ruiz Off Rehab Assignment as Symptoms Linger
The Washington Nationals got some more bad news with one of their most important players who they have been missing for months now on Monday afternoon.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 7
'Scary' Concussions Causing Nationals' Keibert Ruiz To Think About Future As Catcher
Keibert Ruiz has not been on the field for the Washington Nationals since July 5. After getting hit in the head with a foul ball on June 23 when it ricocheted off the dugout wall, he was initially diagnosed with just a head contusion when the CT scan he underwent came back negative.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 30
Nationals Star Keibert Ruiz Closing in on Injury Rehab Assignment
This weekend could be an important one for injured Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz. Ruiz has been on the Nationals’ 7-day concussion injury list since July 6 and this weekend he is with the team in Tampa Bay to face the Rays.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 9
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Marte, Ruiz, Sandlin
With a full slate of MLB gaames on July 8, the injury news picked up. Jesse Winker is back from the IL, while Starling Marte hit the list with a knee injury.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 8
Nationals place C Keibert Ruiz (concussion) back on injured list
Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz returned to the seven-day concussion list Tuesday after being active for two games. In a corresponding move, the Nationals recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester.
Nationals Have No Other Option but to Believe in Keibert Ruiz
The Washington Nationals have a problem on their hands. While they have plenty of young players who look like future franchise cornerstones at multiple positions, they have a major issue on their hands at catcher.
Nationals Activate Keibert Ruiz, Place Trevor Williams on IL in Latest Roster Moves
Coming off an impressive series win against the American League's best team, the Washington Nationals are moving into their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox with confidence.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / June 24
Nationals C Keibert Ruiz lands on IL with head contusion
One day after he was hit in the head by a foul ball while sitting in the dugout, catcher Keibert Ruiz was placed on the injured list by the Washington Nationals on Tuesday with what the team is calling a head contusion.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 24
Nationals Manager Provides Concerning Update on Keibert Ruiz's Injury Scare
For the second time in as many weeks, an MLB player was struck in the head by a foul ball while in the dugout. In the top of the fourth inning of Monday's game between the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres, Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was hit by a foul ball off the bat of Josh Bell.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24
Nationals’ Keibert Ruiz gets scary injury update from Davey Martinez
After losing for the 13th time in their last 15 games when Shohei Ohtani got his second start of the season for the Dodgers Sunday, the Washington Nationals bounced back against the San Diego Padres Monday.
Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / May 23
Washington Nationals Catcher Keibert Ruiz Shines With Parents in Attendance
Keibert Ruiz has been in the big leagues for six years now, but his biggest fans never got the chance to see him play in-person. That finally changed on Thursday.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 30, 2024
Three big reasons the Nationals' rebuild is ahead of schedule
For fans looking for the light at the end of the mediocrity tunnel, here are three big reasons the team is actually ahead of schedule in its rebuild.
Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / September 15, 2024
Keibert Ruiz Joins in on Washington Nationals' Stolen Base Parade, Claims MLB Lead
Keibert Ruiz isn't exactly known for his blazing speed. The Washington Nationals backstop ranks in MLB's fifth percentile with an average sprint speed of 25.0 feet per second this season, according to Baseball Savant.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / August 19, 2024
Keibert Ruiz, Nationals set for improving Rockies
After struggling at the plate for much of the season, Washington catcher Keibert Ruiz is again showing why he is a key part of the Nationals' rebuilding plan.
Washington Nationals News / Last Word On Sports / August 15, 2024
Nationals Highly Touted Backstop Struggles to Find His Groove
The Washington Nationals face a dilemma at the catcher position. The Nationals thought they locked down their backstop of the future when they signed Keibert Ruiz to an eight-year extension.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2024
Watch: Jurickson Profar, Keibert Ruiz ignite bench-clearing brawl in Padres-Nationals
The start of Tuesday's San Diego Padres-Washington Nationals game had some fireworks in the bottom of the first inning that featured a bench-clearing brawl, a hit batter, a manager ejection and a two-run home run.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 30, 2023
Four hitters who have had the worst luck to start 2023
With about two months in the books of the 2023 MLB season, there have been plenty of surprising starts for hitters. Some have been hot and some have been cold, but these four hitters have experienced just plain old bad luck.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2019
MLB prospects we could still see called up in 2019
Some prospects could be major contributors on playoff rosters, while others will get looks in preparation for 2020. Either way, these 10 MLB prospects could get their chances at a major league call-up in the final month of the regular season.
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