José Ruiz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Activated from IL Ruiz (neck) returned from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday and has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

Impact Ruiz has been on the injured list for the entirety of May due to neck spasms, but after throwing a pair of scoreless innings at Triple-A, he's been cleared to rejoin the big-league club. Prior to the injury, Ruiz posted a 4.76 ERA with an 11:6 K:BB across 11.1 innings. He'll take Jose Alvarado's (suspension) spot on the 26-man roster.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Turner hits tiebreaking homer off Iglesias in 9th inning to lift Phillies past Braves, 4-3

Trea Turner hit a tiebreaking homer off closer Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luzardo strikes out 8 as Phillies end World Series champion Dodgers perfect start with 3-2 win

Jesús Luzardo followed up his sensational Phillies’ debut with two-hit ball and eight strikeouts over seven shutout innings in Philadelphia’s 3-2 win over Los Angeles on Friday nig...

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Settles with Philadelphia The Phillies and Ruiz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.225 million contract Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact He'll have the opportunity to earn an additional $45,000 in incentives. Ruiz, 30, held a 3.71 ERA and 52:17 K:BB over 51 innings in 2024 in his first season with the Phillies.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save of career Ruiz allowed two hits and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning against the Nationals to pick up his first save of the season. He struck out two.

Impact Ruiz was extremely shaky in his first save opportunity of 2024, loading the bases with zero out before uncorking a pair of clutch strikeouts. He induced a Juan Yepez flyout to end the threat and pick up the first save of his eight-year career. The 29-year-old veteran was a serviceable bullpen arm for Philadelphia this season, logging a 3.71 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 52:17 K:BB in 51 innings, adding five wins, zero holds, and one save.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Ruiz elected to become a free agent Thursday.

Impact Ruiz was with the National League Champion Diamondbacks for much of this season before being removed from the 40-man roster just after the All-Star break. The 29-year-old will now look to latch on in another organization.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Diamondbacks designated Ruiz for assignment on Tuesday.

Impact After giving up three runs over 1.2 innings while serving as Arizona's opener Sunday, Ruiz will be cast off the 40-man roster to clear room for Merrill Kelly (calf) to return from the injured list. The 28-year-old righty holds a 5.89 ERA and 1.65 WHIP through 44.1 innings this year and will now look to join his third team of the season.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles as opener Ruiz did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on five hits over 1.2 innings against the Reds. He struck out one.

Impact Ruiz was roughed up by the Reds in his 1.2 innings of work, allowing five total hits including a solo homer to Elly De La Cruz in the first and a two-run shot to Nick Senzel in the second. The outing continued a rough stretch for Ruiz, who's allowed six total runs across his last four appearances (five innings). Through 38 outings (44.1 innings) split between the White Sox and Diamondbacks, Ruiz owns a 5.89 ERA and a 39:21 K:BB.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opener assignment Sunday Ruiz will serve as the Diamondbacks' opener Sunday at Cincinnati, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact It'll be a bullpen game for Arizona, with Ruiz likely only handling the opening frame. He's posted a 3.92 ERA and 35:17 K:BB in 39 innings of relief for the Diamondbacks since they acquired him from the White Sox on April 9 in exchange for cash considerations.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call for save Ruiz (1-1) was tagged with Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Phillies. He allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out one over one-plus inni...

Impact Ruiz entered a save situation in the ninth inning and retired the first two batters, but he was unable to get out of the inning. Trea Turner's two-run home run sent the game into extras where Ruiz allowed the automatic runner to scored. It was a tough loss for the Diamondbacks, who squandered a 5-0 lead and did not have their three most trusted relievers following a stretch of heavy usage. Ruiz has a 7.15 ERA with 18 runs, 29 hits and 11 walks allowed over 22.2 innings.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocked around Thursday Ruiz allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits and one walk over one inning in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Giants.

Impact Ruiz pitched well for the Diamondbacks since being acquired from the White Sox in early April, posting a 3.00 ERA and a 13/1 K/BB ratio over 12 innings before things went sideways Thursday. Most of Ruiz's appearances have been in low-leverage situations when the D-backs are behind; however, that pattern could change. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo talked to Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic about recent bullpen struggles, suggesting some of the "negative role" guys -- Ruiz or Kyle Nelson -- could be used in a "positive role." Recent blown leads could be attributed to Lovullo's reliance on his most trusted arms -- Miguel Castro, Andrew Chafin and Scott McGough, all of whom appeared in 17 of the team's 37 games entering Thursday. That unlikely means Ruiz will be getting save chances, but he could pitch in high-leverage spots.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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