LF,CF - Miami Marlins IL10
- Age 27
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
The Marlins placed OF Esteury Ruiz on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz was diagnosed with a left oblique strain which is expected to sideline him for 6-to-8 weeks.
Esteury Ruiz is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a left oblique strain.
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz was diagnosed with a high-grade left oblique strain. He will open the season on the injured list and will likely be sidelined through at least the end of May.
Ruiz left Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals with what was initially described as left side tightness, but further testing has revealed a left oblique strain. Additional tests are underway to determine the severity of the injury.
Fantasy Impact
The results will determine whether Ruiz needs to open the regular season on the injured list.
Ruiz left Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals with left side tightness after suffering the injury while swinging in the third inning, needing assistance to reach the dugout. He was already slashing .446 OPS across 41 spring plate appearances heading into the game.
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz had slim odds of breaking camp with Miami before the injury, and his latest setback further clouds his Opening Day status.
The Marlins acquired OF Esteury Ruiz from the Dodgers for RHP Adriano Marrero.
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz has spent most of the past two seasons in the minor leagues. He could have a better chance to enter Opening Day on the Marlins roster. He'll add speed on the basepaths if he is able to earn a roster spot out of spring training.
