(4/27/2010) From The Sports Xchange notes: Julio Lugo got a scare over the weekend when news reached him that his brother, Ruddy, a pitcher with Triple-A Toledo was struck in the right temple with a line drive. Ruddy Lugo spent the night in the hospital and ended up with a "big bump" on his head, Julio Lugo said. The Orioles' utility infielder, who entered as a defensive replacement in the bottom of the eighth Sunday, said he didn't sleep Saturday because of concern for his brother.
(9/2/2008) The Mets purchased right-hander Al Reyes' contract from Double-A Binghamton and designated righty Ruddy Lugo for assignment.
R. Lugo going back down to Triple-A
(8/9/2008) To make room for Friday's SP Brian Stokes, the Mets will send RHP Ruddy Lugo back to Triple-A New Orleans.
Wagner heading to DL with strain
(8/5/2008) The New York Daily News reports that an MRI on injured Mets closer Billy Wagner revealed a strained forearm. Wagner is expected to be placed on the 15-day DL before Tuesday's game in San Diego, and Ruddy Lugo should be activated in time to replace Wagner in the bullpen.
Who will start Saturday for Mets?
(7/24/2008) Mets manager Jerry Manuel said the club has had discussions about who will start Saturday's game against St. Louis. "It will be, obviously, somebody from our system," he said. RHP Brian Stokes started for Triple-A New Orleans on Monday and would be on regular rest, and RHP Ruddy Lugo could be pushed back a day after pitching for the Zephyrs on Sunday. New York also could look to a lower level of the minors.
Mets option RP Lugo to minors
(3/15/2008) The Mets optioned right-hander Ruddy Lugo to Triple-A New Orleans Saturday. Lugo had a 4.15 ERA in five relief appearances spanning five innings this spring.
Mets pick up RP Lugo off waivers
(1/31/2008) The Mets added depth to their bullpen by claiming hometown pitcher Ruddy Lugo off waivers from Oakland. Lugo was 6-0 with a 5.40 ERA in 38 relief appearances with the Athletics and Tampa Bay last season. Oakland claimed him off waivers in June, then designated him for assignment Friday after claiming outfielder Jeff Fiorentino off waivers from Cincinnati. The younger brother of Boston shortstop Julio Lugo, Ruddy was selected by Milwaukee in the third round of the 1999 amateur draft.
Mets add Lugo to bullpen
(1/30/2008) As the New York Mets went to work Wednesday on a contract extension for Johan Santana, they also added depth to their bullpen by claiming hometown pitcher Ruddy Lugo off waivers from Oakland. Lugo was 6-0 with a 5.40 ERA in 38 relief appearances with the Athletics and Tampa Bay last season. Oakland claimed him off waivers in June, then designated him for assignment Friday after claiming outfielder Jeff Fiorentino off waivers from Cincinnati. Lugo played at Xaverian High School in Brooklyn, leading the team to the 1999 Catholic High School Athletic Association championship by striking out 12 and scoring the winning run in the title game at Shea Stadium.
A's designate Lugo for assign.
(1/25/2008) The Athletics claimed OF Jeff Fiorentino off waivers Friday from the Reds and made room on the 40-man roster by designating RHP Ruddy Lugo for assignment.
Ruddy Lugo pitches well Thursday
(9/14/2007) Lugo pitched two scoreless innings in Thursday's game against the Rangers and closer Huston Street finished for his 15th save in 19 opportunities.
A's bullpen gets job done
(9/12/2007) Relievers Ruddy Lugo (6-0), Andrew Brown, Alan Embree and Huston Street shut out the Mariners over the final 4 2/3 innings Tuesday. Street got his 14th save in 18 chances by finishing the ninth.
Ruddy Lugo gets a relief win
(8/17/2007) Lugo pitched a perfect 10th inning on Thursday against the White Sox to earn the win for Oakland. Lugo (4-0) has allowed just one earned run in nine innings since being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Aug. 4. "We just keep finding some of these new guys stepping in and really picking it up," A's manager Bob Geren said. "It's nice to see."
A's add Lugo to 25-man roster
(8/4/2007) Pitcher Joe Kennedy was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. The A's recalled right-hander Ruddy Lugo from Triple-A Sacramento to replace Kennedy on the 25-man roster. Lugo was 3-0 with a 0.45 ERA and a team leading 10 saves in 17 relief appearances with Sacramento. He did not allow a run in 16 of those outings and held opponents to a .081 batting average.
RP Lugo optioned to Triple-A
(6/29/2007) Oakland placed Travis Buck on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a sprained right thumb and optioned right-hander Ruddy Lugo to Triple-A Sacramento. The Athletics also recalled infielder Donnie Murphy and promoted outfielder Dee Brown from their top farm club. Oakland transferred outfielder Chris Snelling (left knee contusion) to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Brown on the 40-man roster.
A's add Lugo back to bullpen
(6/25/2007) The A's have sent Kevin Melillo back to the minor leagues and called up RP Ruddy Lugo. Also, they placed Kiko Calero on the 15-day DL (right shoulder inflammation) and called up reliever Dallas Braden from the minors.
Ruddy Lugo optioned out
(6/18/2007) The Oakland Athletics recalled right-hander Shane Komine from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday to give them some length in the bullpen, optioning right-handed reliever Ruddy Lugo to the River Cats.
A's call up RP Lugo
(6/15/2007) The Athletics optioned infielder Donnie Murphy to Triple-A Sacramento before Oakland's game Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. Murphy was sent down to make room for right-hander Ruddy Lugo, who was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Thursday.
RP Ruddy Lugo claimed by A's
(6/14/2007) The Athletics claimed Ruddy Lugo off waivers from the Devil Rays on Thursday.
R. Lugo designated for assignment
(6/12/2007) The Tampa Bay Devil Rays designated RHP Ruddy Lugo for assignment Saturday.
D-Rays option Ruddy Lugo
(5/7/2007) RHP Ruddy Lugo was the first victim of what is expected to be a months-long overhaul of the Rays pitching staff. The struggling reliever was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday, having gone 2-0 with a 9.28 ERA and .362 opponents average, and is expected to be replaced by RHP Chad Orvella or Tim Corcoran.
Devil Rays' bullpen rocky again
(4/2/2007) Shawn Camp allowed one hit after facing two batters at the Yankees on Opening Day Monday. Brian Stokes, Ruddy Lugo and Juan Salas each allowed at least one ER as well, although Stokes was the only one to got longer than one inning.
Lugo does yeoman's work for Rays
(8/13/2006) Ruddy Lugo replaced Casey Fossum for the Devil Rays and matched a career high with 3 1/3 innings of scoreless relief. He struck out three, one off his career best.
R. Lugo pitches Sunday
(7/17/2006) Ruddy Lugo pitched Sunday for the first time since being activated off the disabled list on Friday. He worked an inning in Sunday's loss to the L.A. Angels.
(7/15/2006) RHP Ruddy Lugo, sidelined since June 21 because of a back strain, was activated before Friday night's game following a rehab assignment with Class-A Visalia.
Lugo close to Tampa return
(7/10/2006) Ruddy Lugo is expected to be activated off the disabled list for Friday's game. He has been out since June 21 with a strained back.
Ruddy Lugo to begin rehab
(7/4/2006) Lugo (back) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Class A Visalia on Wednesday.
Tampa Bay places Lugo on DL
(6/21/2006) The Tampa Bay Devil Rays placed reliever Ruddy Lugo on the 15-day disabled list with a strained back on Wednesday and selected left-hander Jon Switzer from Triple-A Durham. Lugo was hurt while pitching Tuesday. He had an MRI on Wednesday. "It showed I had some strained muscles in the lower back," said Lugo, who is 1-2 with a 3.83 ERA in 31 games this year. "I spoke to the doctor and he said, you might feel fine but you have to take this a little slower."
Ruddy Lugo exits with injury
(6/20/2006) Tampa Bay reliever Ruddy Lugo pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings before leaving in the ninth with an apparent injury to his left side.
Rays to keep going to R. Lugo
(5/20/2006) Ruddy Lugo's confidence may have been bruised a bit by consecutive rough outings, but manager Joe Maddon plans to keep giving him opportunities to be the primary eighth-inning setup man. And Lugo insisted he is up for the challenge. "Here's what you should write in the newspaper," Lugo said. "I want to be in the eighth inning every time. Every time."
Rays try R. Lugo as setup man
(5/18/2006) The Bradenton Herald notes that manager Joe Maddon's attempt at establishing rookie reliever Ruddy Lugo as the Devil Rays' setup man took a hit Wednesday against the White Sox. Lugo walked two batters and allowed an RBI single and a two-run double Wednesday, which killed Seth McClung's solid start. Lugo also failed to record an out against four batters Tuesday. "We're still trying to define the bullpen and get guys in specific roles, and it's still difficult to really get that done," Maddon said. "There's too much vacillation."
R. Lugo winning setup role
(5/14/2006) Ruddy Lugo has emerged as a top candidate for the eighth-inning setup role. "He's making a strong bid," manager Joe Maddon said Saturday.
Julio Lugo's brother debuts
(4/4/2006) Relievers Jason Childers and Ruddy Lugo made their major league debuts. Childers, at 31, is Tampa Bay's second oldest rookie ever (Jim Morris, 35, 1999).
Rays add Lugo brother to roster
(4/3/2006) The Devil Rays purchased the contracts of RHP Jason Childers, RHP Ruddy Lugo and 2B Luis Ordaz from Triple-A Durham.
D-Rays sign RHP Ruddy Lugo
(1/17/2006) The Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed RHP Ruddy Lugo to a minor-league contract.
