Fri, 25 Jul 2014 01:20:10 -0700

Extension talks are ongoing between the Minnesota Twins and C Kurt Suzuki on a new contract. Suzuki reportedly wants a fair annual market value like those earned by Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (three years, $26 million), Miami Marlins C Jarrod Saltalamacchia ($21 million over three years), and free-agent C A.J. Pierzynski (one year, $8.25 million) over the last offseason.

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| Source: ESPN 1500 - Darren Wolfson

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:16:13 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (concussion) was activated from the disabled list Wednesday, July 23. In a corresponding move, C Cameron Rupp was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Fantasy Tip: Put Ruiz back into your two-catcher mixed lineups.

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| Source: MLB.com

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 13:27:55 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (concussion) could return to the team at the end of this week if there are no setbacks, according to manager Ryne Sandberg.

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| Source: Philadelphia Daily News - Ryan Lawrence

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:32:20 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (concussion) went 1-for-3 with a walk, stolen base and two runs scored in a rehab game for Class A Clearwater Friday, July 18.

Fantasy Tip: Ruiz is expected to be activated from the disabled list this week. He is worth consideration in NL-only and deep mixed leagues.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:27:46 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (concussion) could return to the team next week. Ruiz is currently on a rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater.

Fantasy Tip: Ruiz is a serviceable catcher in NL-only leagues and two-catcher formats. His best days are behind him, though.

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| Source: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:40:06 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (concussion) is scheduled to start a rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater Thursday, July 17.

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| Source: CSNPhilly.com

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:47:04 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (head) has been cleared to resume baseball activities after passing his second ImPACT test in three days Wednesday, July 9.

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| Source: Philadelphia Daily News - Ryan Lawrence

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 19:15:23 -0700

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (concussion) is making progress in his recovery from concussion. He was tested Monday, July 7, and "the test went very good," according to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. Ruiz might resume baseball activities sometime this weekend.

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| Source: CSNPhilly.com - Jim Salisbury

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:20:22 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee (elbow) and C Carlos Ruiz (concussion) will not return until after the All-Star break.

Fantasy Tip: We weren't expecting either to be miraculously ready before the break, so this shouldn't come as a surprise. Both players' injuries are a bit worrisome, though, especially Ruiz's, since concussions are often tricky to return from.

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| Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Matt Gelb

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:00:17 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (concussion) is doing another 30 percent better, according to manager Ryne Sandberg. Ruiz will undergo the impact test Monday, July 7.

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| Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Marc Narducci