DH
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-11 |
Signed as a free agent by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract.
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| 2022-11-06 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2022-09-14 |
Eye injury, day-to-day.
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| 2022-09-06 |
Missed 3 games (left knee injury).
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| 2022-07-22 |
Missed 2 games (left quadriceps).
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| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AL | Silver Slugger Silver Slugger | 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015 |
| AL | American League Championship - Most Valuable Player American League Championship - Most Valuable Player | 2011 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2009 (replacement) |
| Pacific Coast League (AAA) | Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player | 2008 |
| Pacific Coast League (AAA) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2008 |
Cruz (eye) is starting at designated hitter and batting fourth in Friday's Cactus League opener versus the Mariners, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Cruz (eye) agreed Wednesday with the Padres on a one-year deal, Hector Gomez of Z101Digital.com reports.
A bona fide top-tier power hitter with good size, a powerful swing and nice follow through, he also can run a little. Has the arm to play right field, but can also play left field or serve as the designated hitter. Is somewhat injury-prone, especially his legs/groins. Takes a huge cut and can be all-or-nothing at the plate (hitting a homer or striking out), so he'd benefit by shortening his swing at times.
Long Range Potential: Excellent veteran slugger.
