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Nationals Place Catcher Keibert Ruiz on 10-Day IL After Dugout Foul Ball Strike

The Nationals have recalled Drew Millas after CT scans confirmed Ruiz’s head bruise from an 80-plus-mph foul ball ricochet in the dugout that has raised MLB safety questions.

Overview

  • Ruiz was hit on the right side of the head in the fourth inning when a Josh Bell foul ball ricocheted into the dugout at over 80 mph
  • He left the game immediately, underwent a CT scan and was diagnosed with a head bruise before being placed on the 10-day injured list
  • Triple-A Rochester catcher Drew Millas was summoned to Washington to fill Ruiz’s roster spot during his recovery Manager Dave Martinez said Ruiz remained coherent and responsive after the incident
  • This marks the second dugout injury from a foul ball in five days, following Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge’s recent accident