Ruiz (head) is starting Monday's game against the Marlins, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz missed Sunday's game against the Pirates after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch Saturday, but he avoided a concussion. The 23-year-old is participating in pregame drills and will be back in action following his brief absence.

Ruiz (head) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz was struck in the helmet by a pitch Saturday and was forced to exit. X-rays taken after the game were negative, and he cleared concussion tests Sunday, per Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com, but he'll sit for at least one contest. Alex Avila will take over behind the plate.

Ruiz (head) underwent X-rays after Saturday's loss to the Pirates that came back negative, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz was removed from Saturday's matchup in the top of the sixth inning after he was hit by a pitch on his helmet, but he doesn't appear to be dealing with a significant injury. The catcher isn't expected to miss much time and should considered day-to-day.

Ruiz exited Saturday's game against the Pirates in the top of the sixth inning after he was hit by a pitch on his helmet, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI to begin Saturday's contest, but he was immediately removed from the game after he was hit near his jaw area. It's not yet clear whether the injury will force him to miss additional time.

Ruiz will not start Friday's game against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz has so far not been able to repeat his Triple-A success in the majors, going 3-for-28 at the plate since joining the Nationals' big-league roster in late August. Riley Adams takes over behind the plate Friday.

Ruiz (knee) is starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz fouled a ball off his knee Saturday and had been out of the lineup since then, but he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Tuesday. However, his knee is feeling better Wednesday, and he'll start at catcher and bat seventh.

Ruiz (knee) remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Pete Kerzel of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz fouled a ball off his knee Saturday against the Mets and hasn't appeared in a game since then. Riley Adams will catch Paolo Espino this time around.

Ruiz will remain on the bench Monday while dealing with a bone bruise in his knee, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz took a foul ball off his knee Saturday. He missed Sunday's game with what was originally called knee soreness and will remain out with an updated diagnosis Monday. Alex Avila will catch Patrick Corbin.

Ruiz won't start Sunday's game against the Mets due to knee soreness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz was scheduled to catch for Josiah Gray on Sunday, but the rookie backstop will remain on the bench after fouling a ball off his knee Saturday. Ruiz should be considered day-to-day and will be reevaluated Monday, and Riley Adams will work behind the plate in his place.

Ruiz isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz started Saturday's matinee and went 1-for-5 with a run and a strikeout. Riley Adams will take his place behind the dish and bat seventh.