, and many skilled youngsters do not get a fair shake if they fail to find immediate success in the Majors. Fortunately, the what-have-you-done-for-me-lately nature of this industry can benefit managers who take a more patient approach by giving players a second chance when their careers get off to a mediocre start.Arguably the centerpiece of the trade return forin 2021, Ruiz has been respectable but underwhelming in the 135 games he has played as a member of the Nats.
671 OPS across the past two years, and although some minor injuries may have contributed to his struggles, he still has a long way to go before he reaches the expectations that were thrust upon him when he posted a 1.124 OPS across 24 games in 2020. And unfortunately, the Bucs' pitcher-friendly home park and unremarkable lineup will create an uphill battle for Hayes to achieve fantasy relevance.