After batting .274 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 17 games in April, he was named the Cardinals' organizations Player of the Month.

[5] Four days later against the Miami Marlins, he provided three hits and two RBI, including a game-tying double, in an eventual 4–3 win.

[10] Scruggs signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the NC Dinos of the KBO League on December 26, 2016.

In April 2021, Scruggs joined the St. Louis Cardinals baseball operations team as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant.

He also covers the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, PA every August for the sports cable network.