The Washington Nationals returned from rehabilitation assignment reinstated catcher Keibert Ruiz from the 10-day Injured List and optioned catcher Drew Millas to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.
Ruiz, 25, returns after missing 11 games with influenza. He appeared in two rehab games with Double-A Harrisburg this week. Prior to being placed on the Injured List, Ruiz was hitting .194 with a homer, three RBI, two walks and two runs scored in his first eight games of the season.
Millas, 26, appeared in one game during his second Major League stint this season.