He's a guy who will be 34 or 35 by the time he makes more than MLB minimum in 2026. Of course you give a long leash. Even if he's short side of a platoon DH/1B/LF, that's useful when you have another minimum wage guy in Yadiel taking the bulk of the ABs against righties. Voit does appear to be his rival for playing time, but he's more expensive and less versatile in the field. Cruz should go before either Meneses or Voit.