Ruf was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

The move corresponds with Domonic Brown getting recalled, so the Phillies are just shuffling some underwhelming outfielders, although Brown offers more upside than Ruf. It would not be surprising to see Ruf back with the Phillies later this season if someone on the big league roster is hurt or struggling.

Ruf had a pinch-hit single to drive in the winning run for the Phillies on Tuesday against the Reds.

Ruf was the hero Tuesday, but he hasn't played that role for fantasy owners. His at-bat Tuesday was just his fourth plate appearance since May 24. His playing time will remain limited with Cody Asche starting in left and Ryan Howard entrenched at first base. Ruf's chances for increased playing time this season will be tied to the Phillies' ability to move Howard by the trade deadline.

Ruf is out of the lineup Thursday, the Morning Call's Stephen Gross reports.

Grady Sizemore and Ben Revere will start in the outfield corners, so Ruff gets the day off. His playing time has become more uneven lately, as he will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games.

Ruf is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, Stephen Gross of The Morning Call reports.

After starting each of the previous six games, Ruf is now out of the lineup for a second straight contest. Jeff Francoeur and Ben Revere will flank Obdul Herrera in the Phillies' outfield Tuesday night.

Ruf is out of the lineup Monday against the Pirates.

After six straight starts, Ruf gets the night off. He's hit for a .191/.243/.338 slash line this season while splitting time between left field and first base. He's been particularly poor against righties, hitting just .140 with 15 strikeouts this season, so a day off against the right-handed Gerrit Cole makes sense.

Ruf will start his sixth straight game Sunday against the Mets, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.

Ruf was initially projected to serve primarily as a platoon mate for Ryan Howard at first base, but he's starting to become a lineup regular in left field, where he's effectively displaced the aging duo of Grady Sizmore and Jeff Francoeur. While Ruf's contact issues likely won't allow his batting average to rise much higher than its current .203 mark, the power he's capable of providing at least makes him worth a look in NL-only formats.

Ruf went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Nationals.

Ruf pinch hit for starter Sean O'Sullivan and then stayed in the game at first base. Playing time will be inconsistent for Ruf with the Phillies' current roster structure, but he should be able to carve out a decent number of at-bats between first base and left field this season.

Ruf will get another start in left field Thursday, the Philadelphia Daily News' Ryan Lawrence reports.

This is his second straight start in left, as Ben Revere has been getting the starts in center field. The Phillies' outfield, save Revere, is both mediocre and unpredictable, and not an ideal place to look for fantasy contributors.

Ruf will start in left field Wednesday against the Red Sox, Ryan Lawrence of the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

Ruf will receive the start after sitting for each of the first two games. While he only remains a candidate to receive playing time in left field, he's not considered part of the everyday lineup at this point. With Domonic Brown set to return at some point in April, uncertainty remains about who will remain on the roster when he rejoins the club.

Manager Ryne Sandberg said Ruf is not currently a candidate for playing time in right field, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

The Phillies have an opening with Domonic Brown landing on the disabled list at the start of the season. The team could use Ruf's power potential in the lineup, but his defensive skills in the outfield are the concern. He will see occasional starts at first base and possibly some time in left field if he earns a roster spot as expected.

GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said Ruf is not a lock to open the season with the Phillies, but also said having him playing in Triple-A is not ideal, the team's official site reports.

Ruf is one of the only right-handed power bats in camp with the Phillies, making it likely he opens the season in the majors. How much he will play remains to be seen as the Phillies have shifted Ben Revere to left field and Ryan Howard remains at first base, leaving only spot starts available for Ruf at the moment.

Ruf remains a strong candidate for a roster spot despite a slow start to the spring, the Phillies' official site reports.

Ruf started out 5-for-29 this spring, but has gotten hot of late. He is 5-for-13 with a double and two home runs in his last five games. The Phillies project to have a lefty-heavy starting lineup which makes Ruf, a righty, a likely candidate for a bench spot. He should see time in left field and at first base this season. How much playing time he will get remains unclear.

Ruf went 1-for-2 with his first home run of the spring in the Phillies' 7-3 win over the Yankees on Thursday.

Ruf is off to a slow start this spring with just five hits in 29 at-bats. He is expected to platoon with Grady Sizemore and Odubel Herrera in left field this season.

Ruf has arrived early to spring training to continue working on his transition to the outfield, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Ruf, a first baseman through most of his career, has played 140 games in the outfield the past two seasons in the majors and minors. It looks like he will be given a shot to platoon with Grady Sizemore in left field this season. There is some power potential here if Ruf can keep his bat in the lineup on a semi-regular basis.

Ruf has been sent home from winter ball, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports.

GM Ruben Amaro Jr. didn't mention any specific injury to Ruf, saying only that the 28-year-old struggled to get going after being hit by a pitch. Ruf hit .235/.310/.402 with three homers in 52 games with the major league team in 2014, with a dismal .146/.167/.220 batting line against right-handed pitching, so his upside for 2015 seems to be that of a short-end platoon player.

Ruf is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins, Ryan Lawrence of the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

Ruf is out of the lineup for the first time in five games, and he's played in every contest since September 6. Ryan Howard will play first base and bat cleanup against Marlins' starter Henderson Alvarez.

Ruf went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in the Phillies' win over the Padres on Wednesday.

Ruf is hitting .247/.323/.407 with three home runs in 81 at-bats. The Phillies are scheduled to face lefties in each of their next four games which should keep Ruf in the lineup through the weekend.

Ruf is starting in left field Wednesday and batting sixth, CSN Philly reports.

Ruf is making his sixth start this month and has carved out some playing time of late against left-handed pitchers. He has reached base in nine of his last 14 plate appearances and has hit .360 against lefties.

Ruf, who has played sporadically of late, said he is doing what he can to be ready to produce when he gets an opportunity, CSN Philly reports. "I'm just doing what other guys do in my position," he said. "I'm getting in the cage as much as possible and getting in the weight room to keep my body fresh. Just swinging the bat in BP and trying to keep my swing as consistent as possible."

Ruf has made consecutive starts just once since July 25. He has hit .231/.382/.385 with a home run since he was recalled from the minors on July 22. He will continue to find playing time hard to come by given the Phillies' crowded outfield.

Ruf is no longer being used in a platoon with Ryan Howard at first base, the Phillies' official site reports.

Howard has started 9 of the last 10 games, including a couple starts against left-handed pitchers. Ruf's roster spot may be in jeopardy when John Mayberry Jr. is ready to return from the disabled list this month. Until then, he should see some occasional starts in left field.