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Nelson Cruz Designated for Assignment by Padres; Batting .245 in 49 Games, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Cano, Cruz take leads, Bautista closes in on Trout
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Mariners' Nelson Cruz hurts ankle slipping on dugout steps after homer.
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Nelson Cruz, Major League Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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RUMOR: Nelson Cruz reportedly drawing interest in free agency after getting DFA'd by Padres
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Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz dealing with knee injury
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Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz dealing with knee injury
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With Nelson Cruz day-to-day due to a knee injury, Mariners recall outfielder Boog Powell
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Nelson Cruz shoots free agency shot with White Sox: 'I would love to play for them