Ruiz isn't in the Nationals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz is slashing just .147/.190/.221 through 100 plate appearances on the year, so he will give way to Riley Adams on Saturday as the Nats look for more production at the plate from their catcher.

Ruiz is absent from the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Riley Adams will do the catching for Trevor Williams. Ruiz will likely be back in there for the nightcap, when Mitchell Parker will be on the mound for the Nationals.

Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz will receive some routine maintenance for the day game after he started in each of the Nationals' last eight contests. Riley Adams will fill in for Ruiz behind the dish.

Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

After going hitless in seven at-bats while starting behind the plate Monday and Tuesday, Ruiz will get a break Wednesday. Riley Adams will handle the catching duties for the Nationals.

Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

After his return from the 10-day injured list Thursday following a bout with the flu, Ruiz started behind the dish each of the past three games, going 1-for-11 with a solo home run and a walk. He'll get a breather for the day game in Miami, giving way to Riley Adams.

The Nationals reinstated Ruiz (illness) from the 10-day injured list Thursday. He'll start at catcher and bat fifth in the Nationals' series finale versus the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz missed the Nationals' last 11 games while recovering from a case of influenza. He checked out fine after making two rehab appearances with Double-A Harrisburg earlier this week and should settle back in as the Nationals' No. 1 catcher now that he's been activated from the IL. Washington optioned catcher Drew Millas to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.

Ruiz (illness) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz will be with Harrisburg for a couple days before being activated from the injured list, likely on Friday when the Nationals begin a road trip. He hasn't played in two weeks due to a stomach bug which caused him to lose nearly 20 pounds. Riley Adams has been filling in as the Nats' primary catcher.

Ruiz (illness) indicated Sunday that he was almost fully recovered from the bout of the flu that landed him on the 10-day injured list, but he's expected to go on a short rehab stint before being activated, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old catcher has lost nearly 20 pounds while battling the bug, but he's begun taking part in some baseball activities and lifting weights again. He also tries to spin the weight loss as a positive. "But I feel good. I feel lighter," Ruiz said. "So I've got to take the positives. I feel like I can run better, move better. And I gain weight fast, too. I'm going to eat a couple burgers." Ruiz will likely be assigned to Double-A Harrisburg to get back into game shape, and while he's eligible to come off the IL as soon as Tuesday, a return this weekend for a series in Miami seems more plausible.

The Nationals placed Ruiz (illness) on the 10-day injured list Monday, retroactive to April 12, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz has been out since April 8 while battling an illness, which has been severe enough for the Nationals to place the catcher on the IL. Riley Adams will start behind home plate in Ruiz's absence, while Drew Millas will serve as the backup after being called up from Triple-A Rochester by the Nationals on Monday.

Ruiz (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruiz hasn't seen the field since April 8 while battling an illness, and his absence will continue Sunday. Riley Adams will receive another start behind the plate for Washington.