Keibert Ruiz
Breakdown
Performance
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April 6, 2026
Hitting bench Monday
Ruiz is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis
Ruiz and Drew Millas have split time behind the dish evenly through the Nationals' first five games, with both catchers drawing five starts apiece. Though Ruiz has been the better producer thus far, he's still holding down a modest .222/.211/.444 slash line through his first 19 plate appearances. He may need to raise his performance before taking on a larger share of the catching duties.
April 4, 2026
On bench Saturday
Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
Analysis
The Nationals appear to be content alternating between Ruiz and Drew Millas behind the dish, and Saturday marks the latter's turn to join the starting nine.
April 1, 2026
Taking seat Wednesday
Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis
The Nationals have divvied up the work evenly between their two catchers to begin the season, with both Ruiz and Drew Millas drawing three starts apiece. Ruiz has gotten on base in just two of his first 12 plate appearances, though he delivered a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.