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Cruz was promoted to High-A Wilmington on Monday after beginning the season by slashing .333/.460/.627 over 14 games with three homers and 15 steals in 18 attempts for Single-A Fredericksburg, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.
The Nationals have a logjam of top infield prospects in the low minors, but a breakout for Cruz could allow him to climb the ladder a little quicker than his peers. The 19-year-old shortstop was acquired from the Cubs at the trade deadline last year as part of the package for Michael Soroka, and in his first two games for Wilmington he's gone 2-for-9 with a homer.
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Nationals' Ronny Cruz: Traded to Nats
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The Cubs traded Cruz to the Nationals on Wednesday alongside Christian Franklin in exchange for Michael Soroka, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Cruz has yet to make it past rookie ball since being drafted 90th overall last year. The 18-year-old infielder is slashing .271/.314/.429 through 191 plate appearances in the Arizona Complex League and will aim to join the Nationals' Single-A affiliate before the end of the season.
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