The Dodgers trading pitching prospect Josiah Gray and catching prospect Keibert Ruiz to the Nationals for Trea Turner and Max Scherzer signaled an all-in approach last season. Parting with Ruiz, their top prospect, also reflected the Dodgers confidence in another Venezuelan catching prospect in their system – Diego Cartaya.
Cartaya is well-regarded in scouting circles despite only being 20 years of age. MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez discussed the Dodgers reluctance to trade Cartaya.
“The fact that Cartaya is still here, in the organization, says how much the Dodgers feel about him.