In a recent announcement, the San Diego Padres made some difficult choices regarding their roster. They designated Nelson Cruz for assignment, which means they removed him from the major league roster and are likely to trade him or release him. Additionally, they placed right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation. This means Wacha will be unable to play for the next 15 days as he recovers from his shoulder issue.
Nelson Cruz, at 43 years old, had been playing under a one-year contract worth $1 million. His performance showed a batting average of .245 with a .283 on-base percentage, while managing to hit five homers and 23 RBIs.
During the offseason, the Padres had brought on the seven-time All-Star to serve as the designated hitter and provide valuable clubhouse leadership.
Fans of the Texas Rangers will surely remember Nelson Cruz for his crucial role in helping the team reach two World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011. However, his infamous defensive mistake during Game 6 of the 2011 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals also remains memorable.
The Padres now face a deadline of seven days to either trade Cruz or place him on waivers.
Having high hopes of making it to the World Series this season after reaching the NL Championship Series last year, the Padres have encountered offensive struggles and currently find themselves in fourth place in the NL West, sitting seven games under .500 and trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks by 11 games.
In an effort to bolster their roster, the Padres have recalled left-hander José Castillo, right-hander Matt Waldron, and infielder Matthew Batten from Triple-A El Paso. Meanwhile, right-hander Domingo Tapia has been optioned to El Paso.
The San Diego Padres, who have been facing difficulties lately, have decided to designate Nelson Cruz for assignment and place right-hander Michael Wacha on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation. This decision was made on Tuesday.
Nelson Cruz, who is currently 43 years old, was playing on a one-year contract worth $1 million. His batting average stood at .245, with a .283 on-base percentage. He managed to hit five home runs and bring in 23 runs batted in.
During the offseason, the San Diego Padres made a notable acquisition by bringing in Nelson Cruz, a seven-time All-Star. The team’s intention was to utilize Cruz as their designated hitter while also benefiting from his leadership within the clubhouse.
For fans of the Texas Rangers, Cruz holds a memorable place in their hearts due to his substantial contributions that helped the team reach the World Series in both 2010 and 2011. However, there is one particular moment that stands out in their recollection of Cruz’s time with the Rangers: his unfortunate defensive mistake during Game 6 of the 2011 World Series. World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Padres now face a seven-day deadline to trade Nelson Cruz; otherwise, they will be forced to waive him.
The San Diego Padres had lofty expectations this season after reaching the NL Championship Series last year. However, they have faced significant challenges on the offensive front and are currently struggling. Their performance has resulted in them occupying the fourth position in the NL West standings, with a winning percentage below .500. They find themselves trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks by a margin of 11 games. These circumstances have hindered their progress and made it difficult for them to reach their goal of making it to the World Series.
In addition to the aforementioned changes, the Padres have called up left-hander José Castillo, right-hander Matt Waldron, and infielder Matthew Batten from Triple-A El Paso. On the other hand, they have chosen to option right-hander Domingo Tapia to El Paso.
