Carlos Ruiz Activated From Disabled List

June 18, 2013 1:36 PM

Filed Under: baseball, Carlos Ruiz, disabled list, Lehigh Valley, mlb, Phillies, Steven Lerud

Washington Nationals v Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 25: Carlos Ruiz #51 of the Philadelphia Phillies makes a throw to first base during the game against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on September 25, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 6-3. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz has been activated from the disabled list, and will be available for Tuesday night’s game against the Nationals. To make room on the roster, Steven Lerud has been optioned to AAA Lehigh Valley.

Ruiz has been on the DL since May 21st with a strained right hamstring. In 16 games this season, Ruiz is hitting .235 with 2 RBIs, and an OPS of .560.

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