Nationals Catcher Ruiz Placed on IL a Day After Getting Hit on the Head with a Foul Ball
- Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was hit on the right side of the head by a foul ball from teammate Josh Bell during a June 24, 2025 game in San Diego.
- The injury happened in the top of the fourth inning while the Nationals led 2-0 in a game they ultimately won 10-6 against the Padres.
- Ruiz immediately left the dugout holding his head and was replaced behind the plate by Riley Adams before leaving the stadium for medical evaluation.
- Following the game, Washington’s manager Dave Martinez confirmed that Ruiz was undergoing a CT scan and noted that Ruiz remained conscious and communicated with first responders after the incident.
- The Nationals plan to move Ruiz to the seven-day concussion injured list and temporarily promote Drew Millas from Triple-A to take his place.
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