Fernando Cruz #63
New York Yankees
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- B/T: R/R
- 6' 2"/237
- Age: 36
- Fernando E Cruz
- Status: Active
- Born: 3/28/1990 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico
- Draft: 2007, Kansas City Royals, Round: 6, Overall Pick: 186
- High School: Puerto Rico Advancement College, Bayamon, PR
- MLB Debut: 9/02/2022
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 5 | 0-0 | 2.70 | 3.1 | 6 | 0.60 |
2024 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 135 | 14-15 | 5.74 | 204.0 | 197 | 1.53 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 195 | 7-15 | 4.26 | 198.2 | 306 | 1.24 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 990 | .232 | 4 | 73 | 7 | .561 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| 2024 MLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 990 | 90 | 230 | 4 | 73 | 7 | .232 | .268 | .561 |
| MLB Career Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 2.70 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 6 | 0.60 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 14 | 15 | 5.74 | 135 | 7 | 30 | 204.0 | 197 | 1.53 |
| MLB Career Stats | 7 | 15 | 4.26 | 195 | 7 | 2 | 198.2 | 306 | 1.24 |
- Next NYY Game: 4-07 vs ATH
Splits
| Duration | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
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| Last 7 Games | 0 | 0 | 2.70 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.60 |
| Last 15 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 30 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 3 Games | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO |
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| 4/5 vs MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4/4 vs MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4/1 @ SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Latest Transactions
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February 5, 2026 | Puerto Rico activated RHP Fernando Cruz. |
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September 16, 2025 | RHP Fernando Cruz changed number to 63. |
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September 15, 2025 | RHP Fernando Cruz changed number to 21. |
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August 26, 2025 | New York Yankees activated RHP Fernando Cruz from the 15-day injured list. |
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August 19, 2025 | New York Yankees sent RHP Fernando Cruz on a rehab assignment to Somerset Patriots. |
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August 14, 2025 | New York Yankees sent RHP Fernando Cruz on a rehab assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. |
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June 30, 2025 | New York Yankees placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 28, 2025. Left oblique strain. |
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June 3, 2025 | New York Yankees activated RHP Fernando Cruz from the 15-day injured list. |
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May 22, 2025 | New York Yankees placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 19, 2025. Right shoulder inflammation. |
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April 16, 2025 | RHP Fernando Cruz changed number to 63. |
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April 15, 2025 | RHP Fernando Cruz changed number to 42. |
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December 29, 2024 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Cangrejeros de Santurce. |
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December 20, 2024 | New York Yankees traded C Jose Trevino to Cincinnati Reds for RHP Fernando Cruz and C Alex Jackson. |
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November 3, 2023 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Cangrejeros de Santurce. |
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September 8, 2023 | Cincinnati Reds activated RHP Fernando Cruz from the 15-day injured list. |
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September 1, 2023 | Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 31, 2023. |
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May 26, 2023 | Cincinnati Reds activated RHP Fernando Cruz from the 15-day injured list. |
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May 21, 2023 | Cincinnati Reds sent RHP Fernando Cruz on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats. |
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May 21, 2023 | Cincinnati Reds sent RHP Fernando Cruz on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats. |
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April 30, 2023 | Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 29, 2023. Right shoulder strain. |
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February 9, 2023 | Puerto Rico activated RHP Fernando Cruz. |
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December 7, 2022 | RHP Fernando Cruz and assigned to Cangrejeros de Santurce. |
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September 1, 2022 | Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of RHP Fernando Cruz, , , and from Louisville Bats. |
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April 4, 2022 | Louisville Bats activated RHP Fernando Cruz. |
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April 4, 2022 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Louisville Bats from Chattanooga Lookouts. |
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March 18, 2022 | RHP Fernando Cruz and assigned to Cincinnati Reds. |
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February 1, 2022 | Cincinnati Reds signed free agent RHP Fernando Cruz to a minor league contract. |
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February 1, 2022 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Chattanooga Lookouts. |
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January 24, 2022 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Puerto Rico. |
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January 14, 2022 | RHP Fernando Cruz loaned to Indios de Mayaguez from Cangrejeros de Santurce. |
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December 11, 2021 | Team Machin activated RHP Fernando Cruz. |
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November 5, 2021 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Cangrejeros de Santurce. |
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November 5, 2021 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Cangrejeros de Santurce. |
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November 3, 2021 | Charros de Jalisco placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the reserve list. |
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October 5, 2021 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Charros de Jalisco. |
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May 20, 2021 | Mariachis de Guadalajara signed free agent RHP Fernando Cruz. |
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January 27, 2021 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Puerto Rico. |
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December 22, 2020 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Criollos de Caguas. |
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November 15, 2020 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Tigres del Licey. |
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February 1, 2020 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Puerto Rico. |
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January 22, 2020 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Tigres del Licey. |
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December 19, 2019 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Tigres del Licey. |
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November 7, 2019 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Cangrejeros de Santurce. |
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January 28, 2019 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Puerto Rico. |
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August 10, 2018 | Pericos de Puebla activated RHP Fernando Cruz. |
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August 10, 2018 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Pericos de Puebla. |
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January 29, 2018 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Puerto Rico. |
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January 4, 2018 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Cangrejeros de Santurce. |
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November 2, 2017 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Caribes de Anzoategui. |
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November 1, 2017 | Caribes de Anzoategui released RHP Fernando Cruz. |
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October 31, 2017 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Caribes de Anzoategui. |
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October 27, 2016 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Cangrejeros de Santurce. |
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March 30, 2016 | Iowa Cubs released RHP Fernando Cruz. |
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March 4, 2016 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Chicago Cubs. |
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January 30, 2016 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Puerto Rico. |
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December 29, 2015 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Iowa Cubs. |
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December 17, 2015 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Fernando Cruz to a minor league contract. |
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November 6, 2015 | RHP Fernando Cruz elected free agency. |
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September 24, 2015 | Iowa Cubs activated RHP Fernando Cruz from the 7-day disabled list. |
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September 3, 2015 | Iowa Cubs placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 7-day disabled list. |
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September 2, 2015 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Iowa Cubs from Tennessee Smokies. |
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August 2, 2015 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Tennessee Smokies from Myrtle Beach Pelicans. |
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June 10, 2015 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from Eugene Emeralds. |
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June 8, 2015 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Eugene Emeralds from Myrtle Beach Pelicans. |
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May 30, 2015 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from Tennessee Smokies. |
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April 6, 2015 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Tennessee Smokies. |
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March 11, 2015 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Chicago Cubs. |
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January 30, 2015 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Puerto Rico. |
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December 19, 2014 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Fernando Cruz to a minor league contract. |
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December 5, 2014 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Team Feliciano. |
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October 30, 2014 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Cangrejeros de Santurce. |
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October 30, 2013 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Leones de Ponce. |
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October 3, 2012 | Idaho Falls Chukars released RHP Fernando Cruz. |
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June 13, 2012 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Idaho Falls Chukars from AZL Royals. |
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May 14, 2011 | Fernando Cruz assigned to AZL Royals from Kane County Cougars. |
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November 2, 2010 | RHP Fernando Cruz assigned to Indios de Mayaguez. |
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April 5, 2010 | 3B Fernando Cruz assigned to Burlington Bees from Burlington Royals. |
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November 11, 2009 | C Fernando Cruz assigned to Leones de Ponce. |
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Awards
PWL Pitcher of the Year
| Year | ||
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| 2019 | Cangrejeros de Santurce | PWL |
PWL Post-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2020 | Cangrejeros de Santurce | PWL |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2022 | Cincinnati Reds | NL |
League Rankings
Triples
| 3B | ||
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| 2023 | 3 | in NL |
| 2023 | 0 | in INT |
Games Played
| BP | ||
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| 2026 | 5 | in AL |
| 2024 | 69 | in NL |