A former Major League Baseball player is suing one of his former teams. The Associated Press reported Thursday that former outfielder and first baseman Darin Ruf is suing the Cincinnati Reds for damages in the Hamilton County (Ohio) Court of Common Pleas.

Darin Ruf was trying to catch a foul for the Brewers when he ran into a tarp roller that caused a significant knee injury; now, he's suing the Reds.

Former MLB first baseman and outfielder Darin Ruf, who played nine big-league seasons between 2012 and 2023, sued the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, claiming the team is negligent under Ohio law for his bloody collision with a tarp roller two years ago at Great American Ball Park.

In six starts for the Reds last season, Rhett Lowder posted a 1.17 ERA with no home runs allowed in 30 2/3 innings.

Former Major League Baseball player Darin Ruf has filed a lawsuit against the Cincinnati Reds over a career-ending injury he says should have been

Ruf, 38, is suing the Reds over a career-ending injury he suffered while crashing into an uncovered tarp roller at Great American Ball Park in 2023. The lawsuit accuses Cincinnati of failing to maintain safe field conditions and cites the tarp roller.

Former major-league player Darin Ruf is suing the Cincinnati Reds for damages after he suffered a career-ending injury at Great American Ballpark two years ago.

A former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman is suing the Cincinnati Reds over an injury at the ballpark he says ended his professional career.

Darin Ruf is suing the Reds after leaving a game between the Brewers and Reds in June 2023 with an apparent leg injury after trying to grab a foul ball.

A big setback for Reds prospect Rhett Lowder during his rehab assignment could put the starting pitcher out for an even longer period of time. Lowder was diagnosed with a left oblique strain after he exited his rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.