Ruiz was released by Toronto and will head to Japan to play baseball.
4/15/10
Ruiz made his first start for the Blue Jays yesterday and had his first hit of the season, a single to right in the fifth inning that ended John Danks's no-hitter. He then stole second base and scored on Jose Bautista's single.
3/19/10
Ruiz will likely be Toronto's Opening day DH after the team sent down Brian Dopirak. Ruiz hit .313 in 33 games for Toronto last season and is batting .467 with two home runs this spring.