José Ruiz (baseball)

Ruiz signed with the San Diego Padres as an international free agent in July 2011. He started his career as a catcher, before converting into a pitcher during the 2016 season.[1] The Padres added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.

Ruiz started 2017 with the Lake Elsinore Storm and was called up to the Padres on July 24.[2] In his major league debut, Ruiz pitched a scoreless inning, striking out one and walking one. He struck out Yoenis Céspedes for his first strikeout. Ruiz was sent back down to Lake Elsinore the following day. On December 15, 2017, Ruiz was designated for assignment by the Padres.[3]

He was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox on December 22, 2017.[4] He began 2018 with the Winston-Salem Dash. On September 4, 2018, he was called up to the major leagues.

With the 2020 Chicago White Sox, Ruiz appeared in five games, compiling a 0–0 record with 2.25 ERA and five strikeouts in four innings pitched.[5] In 2021, Ruiz had a 1–3 record and an ERA of 3.05 in 59 games while pitching in 65 innings and striking out 63 batters.

On January 13, 2023, Ruiz agreed to a one-year, $925,000 contract with the White Sox, avoiding salary arbitration.[6] He struggled to start the season, allowing nine earned runs in 3+2⁄3 innings pitched, for a 22.09 ERA. Ruiz was designated for assignment on April 7.[7]

On April 9, 2023, the White Sox traded Ruiz to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations.[8] In 34 appearances for the Diamondbacks, he registered a 4.43 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 40+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 25, Ruiz was designated for assignment by Arizona.[9] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Reno Aces on July 30.[10]