The biggest piece the Washington Nationals got back in the Michael Soroka deal is shortstop Ronny Cruz. He is a raw 18 year old shortstop, but a player who has massive upside. Cruz also has a very interesting and unusual journey we will dive in to.
“He generated some of the highest exit velocities during BP at the MLB Draft Combine and could produce 25 or more homers on an annual basis once he's fully developed.” -MLB Pipeline on Ronny Cruz, newest Washington Nationals prospect
pic.twitter.com/jCDfQY8rcM— Paul Cubbage (@PaulCubbage23) July 31, 2025In a lot of ways, Cruz is the epitome of a boom or bust prospect.