The Philadelphia Phillies made a move on Monday that could help bolster their bullpen for the 2024 MLB season. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Phillies inked right-handed pitcher Jose Ruiz to a minor league deal with an invite to MLB Spring Training. Ruiz spent time with the Chicago White Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks last season.
This is article is part of a series reviewing every player that pitched at least one inning or had at least one plate appearance for the Diamondbacks in their magical run to the 2023 World Series.
Coming into this year, he had a 4.17 ERA in 174 appearances, striking out 23% of opponents and keeping the ball on the ground at a 40.6% clip, though his 11.1% walk rate was on the high side.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are now 2-9 in their last 11 games after suffering yet another sweep as they continued to struggle offensively in a 5-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
Dominant pitching performances by both teams resulted in the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers splitting the first two games of their series, with the rubber match taking place Wednesday at Phoenix.
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired right-hander Jose Ruiz from the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations on Sunday. Ruiz, 28, was designated for assignment Friday after allowing nine runs on eight hits in four relief appearances this season, his sixth with the White Sox.
The Chicago White Sox designated pitcher Jose Ruiz for assignment on Friday following the right-hander's disastrous start to the 2023 season. In 3 2/3 innings pitched over four games, Ruiz gave up nine earned runs on eight hits and four walks for a 22.09 ERA.
Today marks the finale of the World Baseball Classic between The United States and Japan, as Tim Anderson, Lance Lynn, and Kendall Graveman will go to battle one last time.
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the fact that Reynaldo Lopez has been removed from the Dominican Republic’s roster, while RHP Nicholas Padilla has been added to Puerto Rico’s roster.
In 2022, Jose Ruiz completed his fifth season pitching out of the bullpen for Chicago White Sox. The 27-year-old righty compiled a 4.60 ERA and a 1.418 WHIP while striking out 68 across 60.2 innings.
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