3:06 PM - Justin Ruggiano (SF) opted out of his minor-league deal with the Giants and will become a free agent, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

10:28 AM - Justin Ruggiano (SF) was designated for assignment on Friday, Alec Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

8:04 AM - Justin Ruggiano (SF) is batting seventh and playing right field Thursday, Alec Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

4:06 AM - Justin Ruggiano (SF) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Saturday's win over Cincinnati.

12:48 PM - Justin Ruggiano (SF) had his contract purchased from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

7:50 AM - Justin Ruggiano (SF) (shoulder) is 1-for-15 with one walk and nine strikeouts through seven spring games.

8:14 AM - Justin Ruggiano (SF) (shoulder) signed a minor league deal with the Giants on Friday, Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports.

11:27 AM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) (shoulder) underwent surgery Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

6:53 PM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) (shoulder) has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for newly-acquired reliever Fernando Salas, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.

12:15 PM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) (shoulder) was placed on the disabled list Saturday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

9:59 PM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) hit his second home run in a 1-for-3 game with a walk in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.

12:15 AM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) went 3-for-5 with a grand slam against Giants ace Madison Bumgarner and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-7 loss.

4:41 PM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) (hamstring), activated from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, is starting in center field against Madison Bumgarner.

3:02 PM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) (hamstring) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.

9:03 PM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) (hamstring) will join the Mets in San Francisco on Thursday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

11:36 AM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.

12:03 PM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day DL, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

6:16 PM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) exited Monday's game against the Yankees with a strained left hamstring, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

1:12 PM - Justin Ruggiano (NYM) signed with the Mets and is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

11:29 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Tex) was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

1:44 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Tex) Rangers designated Ruggiano for assignment on Friday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

7:40 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Tex) is starting in left field and hitting seventh Wednesday against the Mariners, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

9:18 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Tex) will be on the Opening Day roster, Jeff Worth of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

7:42 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Tex) will play first base for the first time in his professional career Sunday in the Rangers' spring training game against the White Sox, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports.

6:09 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Tex) would be among the internal candidates given an opportunity to seize the open left field spot if the knee injury to Josh Hamilton requires surgery.

9:09 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Tex) signed a one-year, $1.65 million deal with the Rangers on Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

6:47 AM - Justin Ruggiano (LAD) was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City Thursday.

9:43 PM - Justin Ruggiano (LAD) went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a steal and a run scored in a 6-2 win over Pittsburgh on Friday.

11:28 PM - Justin Ruggiano (LAD) went 1-for-4 with a triple in a 2-0 win over the Rockies on Wednesday.

9:44 PM - Justin Ruggiano (LAD) went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in a 12-4 loss to Arizona on Friday.

2:35 PM - Justin Ruggiano (LAD) will start in left field and bat leadoff Tuesday against the Angels.

1:58 PM - Justin Ruggiano (LAD) is expected to join the Dodgers' active roster in advance of Tuesday's game, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports.

8:33 PM - Justin Ruggiano (LAD) was traded to the Dodgers for cash considerations Monday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

3:58 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano went 2-for-5 and drove home a pair of runs, including the game-winner in Friday's 5-4 triumph over the Braves.

2:05 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Nationals.

10:20 AM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and an RBI single in Friday's win over the Nationals.

8:35 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano went 3-for-6 with a homer and five RBI in the Cubs' 16-9 defeat of the Red Sox on Wednesday.

6:48 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano went 2-for-4 with a two-run double in Thursday's win over the Nationals.

7:47 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano went 0-for-4 on Monday and is in a 0-for-15 slump over the last week.

9:02 AM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) activated OF Justin Ruggiano from the 15-day disabled list.

5:20 AM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano (hamstring) went 2-for-3 with a run scored Monday in his first minor league rehab game with Triple-A Iowa.

4:52 AM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

7:11 AM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano was diagnosed Thursday morning with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring.

6:56 AM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) placed OF Justin Ruggiano on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring injury.

11:51 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano returned to action on Wednesday April 23.

2:07 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano will have X-rays done on his injured hamstring.

1:33 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano was removed from Wednesday's game after suffering an apparent leg injury.

9:58 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano returned to action on Wednesday April 2.

5:58 AM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano (ankle) is not in the Cubs' Opening day lineup on Monday against the Pirates.

10:28 AM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano (ankle) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup.

10:35 AM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League lineup due to left ankle soreness.

5:05 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano homered and drove home three runs, powering the Cubs to a 10-8 victory over the Brewers in Cactus League action on Sunday.

2:08 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI on Tuesday against the Athletics.

10:43 AM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) and OF Justin Ruggiano avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract.

2:12 PM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) Ruggiano requested $2.45 million and was offered $1.6 million from the Cubs when arbitration figures were exchanged on Friday.

4:44 AM - Justin Ruggiano (ChC) acquired OF Justin Ruggiano from the Marlins for OF Brian Bogusevic.

4:29 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Spencer of the Miami Herald hears that the Marlins are about to trade Justin Ruggiano.

3:46 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Joe Frisaro reports that the Marlins are listening to offers for outfielder Justin Ruggiano.

6:45 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in the Marlins' loss to the Phillies on Tuesday.

6:40 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano belted his 18th home run of the season, but it wasn't enough as the Marlins dropped the nightcap of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

6:56 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano blasted a pair of home runs and drove home four, but it still wasn't enough to overcome the Giants on Friday.

1:51 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano snapped his 0-for-42 skid by going 3-for-4 with an RBI in the Marlins' 5-2 defeat of the Royals on Wednesday.

4:39 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that the Marlins have received inquiries about Justin Ruggiano.

6:21 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI as the Marlins beat the Braves on Wednesday.

5:22 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano (shoulder) is expected to return to the Marlins' lineup Saturday.

7:01 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano (shoulder) is back in Wednesday's lineup against the Twins.

5:41 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a sore left shoulder.

2:38 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano went 2-for-4 and homered for the Marlins' only run Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

3:03 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano launched his eighth home run of the season in Monday's loss to the Rays.

11:33 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano struck out as a pinch-hitter in Thursday's 5-3, extra-innings loss to the Reds.

6:14 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano blasted a solo home run off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning on Friday, powering the Marlins to a 2-1 victory over the Reds.

6:33 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano accounted for the Marlins' only run in Thursday's loss to the Reds, hitting a solo homer.

6:01 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano finished 2-for-4 with three RBI in the Marlins' win over the Nationals on Tuesday.

10:41 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano (groin) is in the Marlins' starting lineup on Monday night against the Nationals.

2:09 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano was scratched from Saturday's starting lineup because of tightness in his right groin.

9:24 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano has 31 plate appearances to Chris Coghlan's 12 plate appearances so far this season.

11:14 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano struck out in both of his at-bats in his spring debut Saturday.

4:29 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano (back) is in the Marlins' lineup Saturday against the Cardinals.

3:39 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) manager Mike Redmond said Justin Ruggiano has "still got to earn" the starting center field job.

6:44 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano (back) is aiming to make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday.

8:16 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano (back) took live batting practice on Wednesday morning in Marlins camp.

7:49 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano (back) is still about 10 days away from game action.

12:48 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano (back) hopes to resume full baseball activities next week.

5:35 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano underwent an MRI on his sore lower back Thursday.

9:54 AM - Justin Ruggiano (Mia) Ruggiano is day-to-day after his back tightened up during fielding drills Thursday.

7:00 PM - Justin Ruggiano (Tex) signing of Ian Desmond to play left field will limit Ruggianio's potential upside.