Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers Minor Leagues > Dodgers Injury News: X-Rays On Catching Prospect Keibert Ruiz’s Hand Came Back Negative
Dodgers Minor LeaguesDodgers News

Dodgers Injury News: X-Rays On Catching Prospect Keibert Ruiz’s Hand Came Back Negative

Matt Borelli
July 17, 2018
3 Min Read
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers were strongly represented in the 2018 MLB Futures Game, as top positional prospects Yusniel Diaz and Keibert Ruiz showcased their talents on the World team.

GET YOUR ‘LABRON’ SHIRT NOW!

Diaz was penciled into the No. 3 spot in the starting lineup and put on a power display at the plate, homering twice in five at-bats. Both home runs served as game-tying blasts in the fifth and seventh innings, respectively, though Team USA ultimately pulled out a 10-6 victory when it was all said and done.

Ruiz entered the game in the fifth inning as a defensive replacement and caught all of 1.1 innings before exiting the game with a swollen right hand. The 19-year-old suffered the injury after a foul tip off the bat of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim prospect Jo Adell skimmed his throwing hand in the top of the seventh.

Ruiz underwent precautionary X-rays afterward but evidently dodged further bad news as they came back negative, via Kyle Melnick of MLB.com:

Dodgers prospect Keibert Ruiz left Sunday afternoon’s SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, which Team USA won, 10-6, at Nationals Park in the seventh inning with a swollen right hand. X-rays on Ruiz’s hand came back negative.

While it was a disappointing turn of events for Ruiz in the Futures Game, he can take solace in the fact that he dodged a significant injury with merely a bruise on his hand, rather than a fracture or break.

When Ruiz is deemed healthy enough to return to game action, he’ll presumably head back to Double-A Tulsa, where he has appeared in 66 games this season.

In 275 plate appearances at the level, Ruiz is hitting .247/.313/.390 with nine doubles, nine home runs and 27 RBI. While those numbers represent a drop-off from last season, he continues to put the ball in play and has drawn nearly as many walks (16) than strikeouts (20).

Medium Large is looking to add motivated individuals with big dreams and a big appetite for success to our LakersNation.com direct sales team based in Los Angeles or Orange County. If you love sports, know digital sales, and can throw your weight behind an aggressive commission based opportunity than we would love to talk to you. Please apply at: http://mediumlarge.la/?jobs=1576. If you meet our criteria we will be in touch!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:2018 Futures GameKeibert RuizLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Cody Bellinger, Justin Turner
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts, Justin Turner Noticing A More ‘Confident’ Cody Bellinger

September 14, 2021
September 14, 2021
Clayton-kershaw-5
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Not Making 2018 MLB All-Star Game ‘Disappointing’ For Clayton Kershaw

July 18, 2018
July 18, 2018
Clayton Kershaw
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Clayton Kershaw Has Been ‘Stalwart And The Glue’ For Dodgers In 2023

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023
Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Charlie Culberson celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run to clinch the NL West
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Former Dodgers Infielder Charlie Culberson Retires

September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어