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    Nelson Cruz

    NelsonCruz

    • Designated Hitter
    • Birthdate
      1/7/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic

    2023 season stats

    • AVG
      .245
    • HR
      5
      150+
    • RBI
      23
      150+
    • OPS
      .681
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      Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy

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      Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy
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        N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners

        • 2Y
        N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners
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          Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser

          • 2Y
          • Alden Gonzalez
          Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser
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            Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs

            • 2Y
            Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs
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              $775 million for this?! How the Mets and Padres went from preseason favorites to first-half failures

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              Matt Carpenter of the San Diego Padres warms up in the outfield before the game against the New York Mets.
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