Nelson Cruz #23

Seattle Mariners

DH
B/T: R/R
6' 2"/230

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Nelson Ramon Cruz
Status: Voluntarily Retired List
Nickname: Boomstick
Born: 7/01/1980 in Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic
MLB Debut: 9/17/2005

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Nelson Cruz clocks an RBI single to right field

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Nelson Cruz clocks an RBI single to right field

Rehabbing Nelson Cruz hammers a 428-foot home run

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Rehabbing Nelson Cruz hammers a 428-foot home run

Latest Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	March 28, 2024	DH Nelson Cruz retired.
	November 2, 2023	DH Nelson Cruz assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
	July 10, 2023	San Diego Padres released DH Nelson Cruz.
	July 4, 2023	San Diego Padres designated DH Nelson Cruz for assignment.
	June 13, 2023	San Diego Padres activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	June 7, 2023	San Diego Padres sent DH Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to El Paso Chihuahuas.
	June 2, 2023	San Diego Padres placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 1, 2023. Right hamstring strain.
	February 9, 2023	Dominican Republic activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	January 23, 2023	San Diego Padres activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	January 23, 2023	San Diego Padres activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	January 23, 2023	San Diego Padres signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	November 6, 2022	DH Nelson Cruz elected free agency.
	March 17, 2022	Washington Nationals activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	March 17, 2022	Washington Nationals activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	March 17, 2022	Washington Nationals signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	November 3, 2021	DH Nelson Cruz elected free agency.
	August 24, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	August 24, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	August 24, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	August 22, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured list.
	July 23, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	July 22, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays traded RHP Drew Strotman and RHP Joe Ryan to Minnesota Twins for DH Nelson Cruz and RHP Calvin Faucher.
	July 12, 2021	DH Nelson Cruz assigned to American League All-Stars.
	February 5, 2021	Minnesota Twins signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	February 5, 2021	Minnesota Twins signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	February 5, 2021	Minnesota Twins signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	October 28, 2020	DH Nelson Cruz elected free agency.
	August 19, 2019	Minnesota Twins activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	August 9, 2019	Minnesota Twins placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured list. Left wrist strain.
	June 3, 2019	Minnesota Twins activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	June 1, 2019	Minnesota Twins sent OF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Fort Myers Miracle.
	May 17, 2019	Minnesota Twins placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 14, 2019. Left wrist strain.
	January 2, 2019	Minnesota Twins signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	October 29, 2018	DH Nelson Cruz elected free agency.
	April 14, 2018	Seattle Mariners activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day disabled list.
	April 3, 2018	Seattle Mariners placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 1, 2018. Sprained right ankle.
	January 2, 2017	OF Nelson Cruz assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
	December 4, 2014	Seattle Mariners signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	October 30, 2014	LF Nelson Cruz elected free agency.
	February 24, 2014	Baltimore Orioles signed free agent LF Nelson Cruz.
	September 30, 2013	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the restricted list.
	August 5, 2013	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the restricted list.
	December 6, 2012	RF Nelson Cruz assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
	September 13, 2011	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	August 30, 2011	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 29, 2011. left hamstring strain
	May 23, 2011	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	May 20, 2011	Frisco RoughRiders sent RF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Round Rock Express.
	May 16, 2011	Nelson Cruz assigned to Frisco RoughRiders.
	May 7, 2011	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 4, 2011. strained right quadriceps muscle
	August 30, 2010	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	August 26, 2010	sent RF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Frisco RoughRiders.
	August 16, 2010	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 15, 2010. strained left hamstring
	June 22, 2010	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	June 18, 2010	sent RF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City RedHawks.
	May 30, 2010	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 29, 2010. Strained left hamstring.
	May 14, 2010	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	May 11, 2010	sent RF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City RedHawks.
	April 27, 2010	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list. Strained right hamstring.
	October 16, 2009	RF Nelson Cruz assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
	August 20, 2009	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	August 17, 2009	sent RF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City RedHawks.
	August 14, 2009	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 4, 2009. left ankle sprain
	May 5, 2006	DH Nelson Cruz assigned to Nashville Sounds.

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Awards

Futures Game Selection

Year
2005	Nashville Sounds	PCL

PCL League Championship Most Valuable Player

Year
2005	Nashville Sounds	PCL

PCL Mid-Season All-Star

Year
2006	Nashville Sounds	PCL
2008	Oklahoma RedHawks	PCL

Caribbean Series All-Star

Year
2008	Dominican Republic 2	CS

PCL Player of the Week

Week
06/23/2008	Oklahoma RedHawks	PCL

PCL Post-Season All-Star

Year
2008	Oklahoma RedHawks	PCL

PCL Most Valuable Player

Year
2008	Oklahoma RedHawks	PCL

MiLB.com Triple-A Offensive Player of the Year

Year
2008	Oklahoma RedHawks	PCL

Home Run Derby Participant

Year
2009	Texas Rangers	AL

AL All-Star

Year
2009	Texas Rangers	AL
2013	Texas Rangers	AL
2014	Baltimore Orioles	AL
2015	Seattle Mariners	AL
2017	Seattle Mariners	AL
2018	Seattle Mariners	AL
2021	Minnesota Twins	AL

AL Player of the Week

Week
05/24/2010	Texas Rangers	AL
06/02/2014	Baltimore Orioles	AL
09/08/2014	Baltimore Orioles	AL
04/20/2015	Seattle Mariners	AL
06/24/2018	Seattle Mariners	AL
07/28/2019	Minnesota Twins	AL
07/26/2020	Minnesota Twins	AL

Rangers Harold McKinney Good Guy Award

Year
2010	Texas Rangers	AL

ALCS MVP

Year
2011	Texas Rangers	AL

WBC All-Tournament Team

Year
2013	Dominican Republic	WBC

Orioles Most Valuable Award

Year
2014	Baltimore Orioles	AL

AL Player of the Month

Month
04/2015	Seattle Mariners	AL

Mariners MVP

Year
2015	Seattle Mariners	AL
2017	Seattle Mariners	AL

AL Silver Slugger

Year
2015	Seattle Mariners	AL
2017	Seattle Mariners	AL
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL
2020	Minnesota Twins	AL

MLBPAA Mariners Heart and Hustle Award

Year
2016	Seattle Mariners	AL
2017	Seattle Mariners	AL

Mariners Unsung Hero Award

Year
2016	Seattle Mariners	AL

Edgar Martinez Outstanding DH of the Year

Year
2017	Seattle Mariners	AL
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL

Twins Bob Allison Leadership Award

Year
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL
2020	Minnesota Twins	AL
2021	Minnesota Twins	AL

Twins Calvin R. Griffith MVP Award

Year
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL
2020	Minnesota Twins	AL

Twins Carl R. Pohlad Community Service Award

Year
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL

All-MLB First Team

Year
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL

MLB Players Choice Man of the Year

Year
2020	Minnesota Twins	AL

All-MLB Second Team

Year
2020	Minnesota Twins	AL

Roberto Clemente Award

Year
2021	Tampa Bay Rays	AL

Twins Kirby Puckett Alumni Community Service Award

Year
2025	Minnesota Twins	AL

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