HBT: Phillies won't have Ruiz for at least 4 weeks

The Phillies just announced that Carlos Ruiz was placed on the 15-day disabled list with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. An MRI revealed a partial tear, so he?s expected to miss 4-6 weeks. It?s been that kind of year for the Fightins.

It?s a real shame, as Ruiz was enjoying the best season of his seven-year major league career. The 33-year-old backstop was named to his first All-Star team last month and is currently fourth in the National League in batting average (.335) and sixth in on-base percentage (.399), slugging percentage (.559) and OPS (.959). He has already surpassed his previous career-highs with 14 home runs and 58 RBI.

There?s a chance that Ruiz could return at some point in September, but it might not be worth rushing him back to finish off a lost season. Brian Schneider and Erik Kratz will fill in behind the plate for now.

Source: http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/04/carlos-ruiz-out-four-to-six-weeks-with-plantar-fasciitis-in-left-foot/related

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