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Padres Cruz By Braves to Even Series in Atlanta – NBC 7 San Diego
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Padres get Manny Machado, Nelson Cruz mixed bag of injury updates
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San Diego Padres on X: Here comes the Boomstick! The #Padres have signed seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz to a one-year contract. Details: / X
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Bogaerts, Cruz, bullpen lead San Diego past Braves, 5-4 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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2023 Topps Rainbow Foil #520 Nelson Cruz NM-MT San Diego Padres Baseball : Collectibles & Fine Art
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MLB Network on X: 7x All-Star Nelson Cruz and the San Diego Padres are reportedly in agreement on a one-year deal. / X
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Nelson Cruz joins El Paso Chihuahuas on rehab from San Diego Padres
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Padres add seven-time All-Star slugger Nelson Cruz
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World Baseball Classic: Nelson Cruz Is Dominican Republic's General Manager - The New York Times
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Blue Jays showing interest in veteran Nelson Cruz
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