• J.T. Realmuto out of lineup for Wednesday’s game
    J.T. Realmuto, who was pretty well beaten up in Tuesday’s game against the Brewers, is absent from Wednesday’s lineup.

    Advice: It’s also a day game after a night game, but we imagine he still would have been in there today if he hadn’t taken quite a bit of damage Tuesday, particularly since the Phillies aren’t playing the next two days as they travel to London. Garrett Stubbs is catching today. Rotoworld Wednesday, 9:31 am
     
  • Day off Wednesday
    Realmuto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Brewers.

    Advice: The Phillies and Brewers are playing a day game Wednesday after Realmuto caught all 10 innings of a 2-1 win Tuesday, so he appears to be getting some rest in the series finale. Garrett Stubbs will start behind the dish for the Phillies on Wednesday as they go for the sweep of Milwaukee. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 9:28 am
     
  • Keibert Ruiz goes 0-for-4 against Mets
    Keibert Ruiz went 0-for-4 in the loss to the Mets on Tuesday.

    Advice: We wonder how Riley Adams feels about being back in Triple-A while performing better than Ruiz both offensively and defensively these last two seasons. The 0-for tonight leaves Ruiz at .199/.239/.288 for 2024. He has to be better than this offensively, but the Nationals seem to be at a complete loss for ideas to improve his defense. Rotoworld Tuesday, 6:40 pm
    Keibert RuizWSH - C
    W, 7-3 vs ATL
     
  • Receiving breather Sunday
    Realmuto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    Advice: Realmuto started the first two games of the series and will receive Sunday off after going 0-for-8 with four strikeouts and a run scored. Garrett Stubbs will step in behind the plate and bat eighth. Rotowire.com Sunday, 1:15 pm
     
  • J.T. Realmuto out of lineup Sunday vs. Cardinals
    J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Cardinals.

    Advice: It’s a day of maintenance for Realmuto in the series finale against the Cardinals. The backstop will get a break with Garrett Stubbs handling catching duties and hitting eighth. Rotoworld Sunday, 12:32 pm
     
  • Not starting Saturday
    Ruiz isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday against the Guardians.

    Advice: After going 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Friday's series opener, Ruiz will take a seat Saturday against Ben Lively and the Guardians. Riley Adams will fill in behind the dish and bat eighth. Rotowire.com Saturday, 11:46 am
    Keibert RuizWSH - C
    W, 7-3 vs ATL