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Carlos Ruiz C PHI
29 Days Philadelphia Phillies Comment

X-rays came back negative on Carlos Ruiz's left wrist after he was hit by a pitch Friday in an extended spring training game.

In other words, it doesn't sound too serious. Ruiz is wrapping up his 25-game amphetamine suspension and will be eligible to join the Phillies on April 28. He's worth stashing away in two-catcher mixed fantasy leagues.

Carlos Ruiz C PHI
1 Month Philadelphia Phillies Comment

Carlos Ruiz can begin playing in minor league games five days before his suspension ends.

Ruiz has been participating in extended spring training games at the Phillies' complex in Clearwater, Florida and will head out on a minor league rehab assignment in about two weeks. He is eligible to return from his 25-game suspension on April 28.

Carlos Ruiz C PHI
2 Months Philadelphia Phillies Comment

X-rays on Carlos Ruiz's left hand have come back negative.

Ruiz was hit by a pitch during Thursday's game and had to exit, but it appears that he'll be just fine. He should be back in the Phillies' lineup shortly. Ruiz is slated to serve a 25-game amphetamine suspension at the beginning of the regular season.

Carlos Ruiz C PHI
2 Months Philadelphia Phillies Comment

Carlos Ruiz left Thursday's game after being hit on his left hand by a pitch.

It's always scary when someone gets hit on the hand, as it's so easy to break some bones. The Phillies should provide an update on Ruiz's status soon. The catcher is slated to serve a 25-game amphetamine suspension at the beginning of the regular season.

Carlos Ruiz C PHI
3 Months Philadelphia Phillies Comment

Carlos Ruiz singled twice and knocked in three runs versus the Twins on Wednesday.

Ruiz will get plenty of work this spring before sitting out his 25-game amphetamine suspension at the beginning of the regular season. He's 3-for-7 with four RBI and a walk so far.

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6 Months Wilton Lopez RP COL, Jair Jurrjens SP BAL, Jonathan Broxton RP CIN, Francisco Liriano SP PIT, Carlos Ruiz C PHI Comment

Breaking up the monotony of my daily fantasy baseball Player Profiles, I thought it would be a good thing to take a look around the league at some of the players who have signed deals or who are looking for a new home for the 2013 baseball season. Jonathan Broxton received a 3-year deal, with [...]

Carlos Ruiz C PHI
6 Months Philadelphia Phillies Comment

Carlos Ruiz has been suspended 25 games by Major League Baseball for the use of amphetamines.

"Chooch" will serve the punishment at the start of the 2013 regular season. It's a major blow to the Phillies, who have come to rely on the veteran catcher's improved offensive production. Ruiz, 33, batted .325/.394/.540 with 16 home runs and 68 RBI in 2012 for Philadelphia.

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