Ruiz is out of the lineup Wednesday, the Morning Call's Stephen Gross reports. Ruiz is still the Phillies' primary catcher, getting the nod behind the plate in five of the team's last eight games. Unfortunately he is slugging just .269 on the season, limiting his usefulness in most formats. Cameron Rupp will get the start behind the dish and hit sixth.

Ruiz is out of the lineup Monday against the Orioles, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. Ruiz continues to struggle at the plate, going 1-for-8 between Saturday and Sunday to drop his season average to .237. The duties behind the plate seem to be evening out between he and Cameron Rupp, as Rupp will once again start behind the plate Monday, batting eighth for the Phillies.

Ruiz is out of the lineup for the second straight game Friday against the Pirates. The reason for Ruiz's absence is a bit unclear, but the Phillies will turn to Cameron Rupp behind the plate for a second straight game. However, Ruiz should continue as the Phillies' primary catcher barring an undisclosed injury of some sort.

Ruiz is not in the lineup Sunday against the Giants, Ryan Miller of NJ.com reports. Ruiz will take a seat for a regular maintenance day, as is typical Sunday afternoons. Cameron Rupp will man the backstop in his stead.

Ruiz is not in the lineup Friday against the Giants, MLB Lineups reports. Ruiz started each of the previous three days, so he'll get some rest Friday night, giving way to Cameron Rupp. Ruiz is still having a terrible season in the batter's box, with no home runs, eight RBI, nine runs and a .595 OPS in 41 games.

Ruiz is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, Stephen Gross of the Philadelphia Morning Call reports. Ruiz is certainly no stranger to getting a day off Sunday, as this will be the sixth straight time he's been rested that day. Cameron Rupp will once again man the backstop in his stead.

Ruiz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, according to CSN's Jim Salisbury. Ruiz will be held out Wednesday with the Phillies playing a day game following a night game. Cameron Rupp will get the start behind the plate in Ruiz's place.

Ruiz is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Ruiz will rest for his fifth straight Sunday afternoon contest, giving way to Cameron Rupp behind the plate.

Ruiz is out of the lineup Thursday, CSN Philadelphia's Jim Salisbury reports. This is just a standard day off for Ruiz, who has been heating up a little at the plate. He is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak and has four doubles and four RBI over that span. Cameron Rupp will get the start at catcher Thursday.

Ruiz is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Stephen Gross of the Philadelphia Morning Call reports. Ruiz has sat all but one Sunday game this season, so it's no surprise to see him get a day off for the afternoon contest. Cameron Rupp will take over for him behind the plate.