The Milwaukee Brewers placed first baseman Darin Ruf (knee) and outfielder Tyrone Taylor (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday and recalled first baseman Jon Singleton and outfielder Blake Perkins from Triple-A Nashville in corresponding moves. Ruf suffered a right-knee laceration in Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, while Taylor is dealing with a right-elbow sprain. Ruf had only played in 11 games for Milwaukee and had just five hits in 26 at-bats with no home runs. Rowdy Tellez will continue to operate as the primary first baseman, with Singletary backing him up. Taylor opened this season on the IL with the same injury, so the 29-year-old is likely to miss extended time.

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Darin Ruf (knee) exited Friday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran suffered a right knee laceration in the third inning after running into the tarp while going after a foul ball. Ruf needed stitches to close the wound, with Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reporting that the 36-year-old was "banged-up pretty badly." He was replaced in the game by Rowdy Tellez, who went 0-for-4 while striking out twice. That said, Ruf could miss time. But considering he's hitting .192 this season, an extended layoff shouldn't negatively impact many fantasy managers.

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with first baseman Darin Ruf on Monday. The right-handed slugger was recently designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants. He elected free agency over a minor league assignment, which ended up working out well for him. The Brewers needed a first baseman with Luke Voit (neck) heading to the injured list. Ruf is hitting .261/.370/.348 with no homers and three RBI in 23 at-bats this season. He has plenty of big league experience and is normally a reliable option versus left-handed pitching. However, Ruf probably won't be worth looking at in most fantasy formats.

The San Francisco Giants activated infielder/outfielder Darin Ruf (wrist) from the 10-day injured list and designated him for assignment on Tuesday. The Giants also optioned outfielder Cal Stevenson to Triple-A Sacramento after Monday's game. Before getting injured, Ruf had six hits in 23 at-bats (.261 average) with two doubles and three RBI in nine games for the Giants at the major-league level. He went 4-for-20 with a double and an RBI in five minor-league rehab games. There's a chance the 36-year-old will remain in the organization if he passes through waivers. Ruf is currently well off the fantasy radar and is just hoping for another chance in the big leagues in 2023.

The San Francisco Giants have selected the contract of infielder Darin Ruf from Triple-A Sacramento. The 36-year-old is back with the Giants after being released by the New York Mets following spring training. Ruf will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth versus left-hander Clayton Kershaw on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, righty pitcher Sean Hjelle has been optioned to the minors to make room for Ruf on the active roster.

The New York Mets officially released first baseman Darin Ruf on Monday. The Mets designated Ruf for assignment last week, but he went unclaimed on waivers and is now free to sign with any team. The Mets acquired Ruf at last year's trade deadline from the San Francisco Giants, but he was a bust for them, hitting just .152/.216/.197 with a .413 OPS, no home runs, seven RBI and 20 strikeouts in 74 plate appearances over 28 regular season games. The 36-year-old was hampered with a wrist injury in spring training and struggled at the plate again, ultimately leading to his release. It remains to be seen how much interest he'll generate, but Ruf will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal.

The New York Mets designated outfielder Darin Ruf for assignment on Monday. The Mets currently owe Ruf $3.25 million -- $3 million for 2023 and $250,000 as a buyout on a $3.5 million option for 2024. They could try to trade him on Monday to offset some of the money. New York acquired Ruf at the trade deadline last year for J.D. Davis and pitching prospects Carson Seymour, Thomas Szapucki and Nick Zwack. The move didn't work out for the Mets, as Ruf hit just .152 with no home runs in 74 plate appearances in 2022. The 36-year-old dealt with a wrist injury in February and went just 5-for-30 with no homers in spring training. With Ruf out of the picture, Tim Locastro will make the team and could split time at designated hitter against left-handed pitchers with Tommy Pham and others.

New York Mets designated hitter Darin Ruf (neck) is in the lineup tonight against lefty Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. After sitting out game one, Ruf is the designated hitter and will hit eighth in game two. Ruf hasn't played since September 25 due to a neck issue, but is feeling well enough to get back in the lineup tonight. Daniel Vogelbach will retreat to the bench against the lefty, as the Mets play matchups with their DH spot. Ruf has been terrible since the trade deadline, slashing .152/.216/.197 with the Mets, but still has a .753 OPS against lefties on the season. Expect the Mets to continue the lefty/righty platoon for as long as they stay in the postseason.

New York Mets outfielder and first baseman Darin Ruf (neck) could return this weekend for the Wild-Card Series against the San Diego Padres. He had been sidelined for about a week with a neck strain. Ruf "is an option for this weekend," said Mets manager Buck Showalter. The 36-year-old slashed .204/.307/.338 with 11 home runs, 45 RBI, 52 runs and two stolen bases across 388 plate appearances in 2022 with the Giants and Mets. If he's added to the playoff roster, Ruf could be an option for the Mets this weekend.

New York Mets outfielder and first baseman Darin Ruf isn't in the team's lineup on Tuesday night for a matchup with the Miami Marlins and right-handed starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. The veteran is batting .204 this season with a .307 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 388 plate appearances. He'll head to the bench with the Mets opting to start Mark Canha, Brandon Nimmo, and Tyler Naquin from left to right against the Marlins and Lopez. Pete Alonso is back at first base for New York on Tuesday after starting Sunday's game at designated hitter.

The New York Mets are acquiring veteran first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for infielder J.D. Davis and prospects, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Ruf owns a .216/.328/.373 with 11 homers, a 12.7 BB%, and 27.1 K%. He isn't super valuable defensively but will give the Mets a solid bat off the bench considering his .886 OPS against southpaws. Although he'll provide value to New York down the stretch, he won't see enough playing time and impact at-bats to provide fantasy managers with a key piece on rosters. Thus, Ruf should be left on waivers in all fantasy leagues.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Darin Ruf came up with a huge hit during Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 35-year-old slugger crushed a grand slam off Alex Vesia in the fifth inning. He turned what was a 5-1 contest into a tie game, but sadly it didn't last. The Giants would eventually drop this contest 9-6, but that shouldn't take away from Ruf's monster homer. The right-handed slugger now has 10 home runs and 36 RBI through 81 games this season. He could be worth an add in deep leagues for fantasy managers looking for a power bat.

San Francisco Giants first baseman and outfielder Darin Ruf isn't starting on Wednesday. The Giants will take on the Detroit Tigers and right-handed starter Rony Garcia but will do so with Ruf on the bench. The 35-year-old is batting .222 with a .336 on-base percentage, six home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 244 plate appearances this season. Brandon Belt is stepping in at first base and could be worth a look as a streaming option for fantasy managers in deeper leagues where on-base percentage is part of the scoring. Belt has hit .220 with a .346 on-base percentage, five home runs, and a stolen base in 153 plate appearances for San Francisco this year. He's hitting fifth against the Tigers.

The San Francisco Giants reinstated first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf from the bereavement list on Tuesday. He was away from the team last week following his father's death, but returned to the team on Tuesday. Jason Vosler optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Ruf isn't in the starting lineup but will be available off the bench. The 35-year-old is slashing .219/.346/.311 with three home runs, 17 RBI, and two stolen bases over 182 plate appearances in 2022. Ruf is mainly an option in deep-league formats now that he's returned to action.

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Darin Ruf on the bereavement list on Tuesday. He has travelled to Nebraska to be with his family following the passing of his father. Giants manager Gabe Kapler stated that the team wants Ruf to take all the time he needs before he returns to the team (a player can remain on the bereavement list for up to seven days). To fill Ruf's roster spot, the Giants called up fellow outfielder Heliot Ramos. Ramos will be batting seventh and playing right field in Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He's an intriguing prospect, but he likely won't be with the team very long. He was called up for his MLB debut earlier this year in mid-April, but lasted just four days before being sent back to Triple-A.

The San Francisco Giants and first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf agreed to a two-year, $6.25 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. The deal includes a third-year club option. The extension buys out Ruf's final two years of arbitration and potentially one free-agent season. In his second year with the Giants in 2021, the 35-year-old hit .271/.385/.519 with a career-high 16 home runs, 43 RBI and 41 runs scored in 312 plate appearances over 117 games. Ruf hit a respectable .276/.370/.517 in 40 games for San Francisco in 2020, too, but his fantasy value is capped on the short side of a platoon at first base and in the outfield for the Giants.

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder/first baseman Darin Ruf (oblique) and starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) from the injured list on Thursday. Ruf is starting in left field and batting second in Thursday's game against Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He should see a good amount of playing time over the last stretch of the season as the team is dealing with a number of injuries. Cueto, meanwhile, is expected to work in a relief role for the rest of the year and likely in the playoffs as well. The Giants also sent relief pitcher Tony Watson (shoulder) to the injured list on Thursday.

The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He is dealing with a right oblique strain. The move is retroactive to September 20. The Giants activated outfielder Alex Dickerson (hamstring) from the injured list in a corresponding move. Dickerson will likely platoon with LaMonte Wade Jr. in the outfield going forward. Ruf has only been seeing a few starts per week lately. He's slashed .239/.340/.391 so far in September. Wilmer Flores will be the backup first baseman behind Brandon Belt with Ruf sidelined.

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf had a huge game at the plate in Monday's 10-5 win over the Rockies, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a leadoff home run, three RBI, and a walk. The veteran hasn't seen consistent playing time but does have a solid .280/.403/.547 slash line with 15 HR and 40 RBI over 273 plate appearances this season. He could be worth a look in deep leagues given how well he has performed when he has played.

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf contributed in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Brewers, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks, and two strikeouts. The veteran has hit surprisingly well this season, slashing .275/.393/.567 with 13 HR and 30 RBI in 206 plate appearances. He has been seeing regular playing time lately and may be a sneaky add in deeper fantasy leagues.