Keibert Ruiz and Josiah Gray, both 23, were two of the four prospects (along with 25-year-old outfielder Donovan Casey and 23-year-old right-hander Gerardo Carillo) acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the deadline deal which sent Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to LA.
Both the catcher and right-handed starter played in the majors before the trade, and were considered close, if not at the point of being ready to play every day in the big leagues.
“I think they’re big league-ready players,” Nats’ GM Mike Rizzo said on the night of the deal.