Keibert Ruiz Cleared After Foul Tip Injury

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was forced to leave Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning after being struck by a foul tip to his mask. While the team initially monitored him for potential concussion symptoms, he has since passed the concussion protocol, as reported by Danielle Allentuck of The Washington Post. Ruiz is currently avoiding a concussion diagnosis following the high-impact play.