| Thu Feb 28 2013 | 09:55 | Cruz (stomach) back in Dodgers' lineup | ||||
Luis Cruz (stomach) is back in the Dodgers' Cactus League lineup on Thursday against the Angels. | ||||||
Cruz had been out a couple of days with food poisoning. He has ample time to get ready for the regular season. | ||||||
| Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter | ||||||
| Tue Feb 26 2013 | 13:52 | Luis Cruz scratched with stomach flu | ||||
Luis Cruz has been scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League game. | ||||||
It's no big deal, as Cruz is only dealing with flu-like symptons. The 29-year-old is expected to open 2013 as the Dodgers' starting third baseman. | ||||||
| Source: Bill Plunkett on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Sep 26 2012 | 01:32 | Luis Cruz has three hits in loss to Padres | ||||
Luis Cruz had a nice night in Tuesday's loss to the Padres, going 3-for-4 with the Dodgers' lone run scored. | ||||||
Cruz has been the Dodgers' primary third baseman over the second half of the season, and has rewarded that commitment to steady playing time with a .307/.335/.442 batting line, five home runs and 35 RBI in 251 at-bats. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sat Sep 15 2012 | 01:28 | Luis Cruz leads Dodgers past Cardinals | ||||
Luis Cruz hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs in all as the Dodgers topped the Cardinals 8-5 on Friday. | ||||||
The Dodgers evened up the series after losing Thursday's opener. Andre Ethier also homered in the win. Cruz's homer off Edward Mujica was his first extra-base hit sicne Aug. 25. He had driven in a total of one run in his last 17 games. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Mon Aug 20 2012 | 08:56 | Luis Cruz leaves early with cramp | ||||
Luis Cruz was lifted from Sunday's series finale against the Braves because of a leg cramp. | ||||||
Cruz does not expect to miss any playing time. He was 6-for-11 with two homers and a double in the series. | ||||||
| Source: Associated Press | ||||||
| Tue Aug 14 2012 | 23:11 | Cruz has three hits in win over Pirates | ||||
Luis Cruz went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in a win over the Pirates on Tuesday. | ||||||
Cruz, who made the start at second base, had RBI singles in the fourth and sixth inning. It was his first three-hit game since September 12, 2008 as a member of the Pirates. The 28-year-old should be in the mix for additional playing time at third base while Jerry Hairston, Jr. (hip) is on the disabled list, but he's unlikely to help much in fantasy leagues. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Mon Jul 2 2012 | 18:42 | Dodgers call up INF Luis Cruz | ||||
Dodgers purchased the contract of INF Luis Cruz from Triple-A Albuquerque. | ||||||
Cruz, 28, was hitting .318/.348/.529 with eight homers, 46 RBI and an .877 OPS over 74 games this season at the Triple-A level. However, his .690 OPS in the minors is far more indicative of his skill offensively. He can be ignored in fantasy leagues. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Dec 13 2011 | 20:23 | Dodgers ink INF Cruz to minors deal | ||||
Dodgers signed INF Luis Cruz to a minor league contract. | ||||||
The contract includes a spring training invite. Cruz, who turns 28 in February, .hit 273/.301/.433 in 69 games this past season with Triple-A Round Rock in the Rangers' system and also played 16 games in the Mexican League. He has an awful .221/.275/.260 batting line over 154 career at-bats in the big leagues and is unlikely to make a major impact with the Dodgers. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Mar 30 2011 | 20:15 | Rangers ink Luis Cruz to minors contract | ||||
Rangers signed INF Luis Cruz to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Cruz was dumped by the Brewers this past weekend and quickly found a home with Texas. The infielder owns a rough .221/.275/.260 batting line in 154 career at-bats. | ||||||
| Source: Evan Grant on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Mar 28 2011 | 13:50 | Cruz refuses Triple-A, will sign with Rangers | ||||
Luis Cruz is expected to sign with the Rangers. | ||||||
Cruz refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday and will instead head over to Rangers camp. The 27-year-old infielder won't see much action in Texas. | ||||||
| Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter | ||||||
| Sun Mar 27 2011 | 14:36 | Brewers outright Cruz to Triple-A | ||||
Brewers sent INF Luis Cruz outright to Triple-A Nashville. | ||||||
Cruz, 27, has a woeful .221/.275/.260 batting line over 154 career at-bats, but he had a decent year at Triple-A in 2010 and has minor league experience at every position but catcher. He'll provide solid depth in case of injury at the major league level. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Feb 25 2011 | 20:10 | Luis Cruz has good chance at roster spot | ||||
Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said he'd like to have a right-handed hitting backup middle infielder on the roster, suggesting Luis Cruz has a good shot to make the club. | ||||||
That's not the only reason why Cruz has a good chance at landing a roster spot. He's also out of options and projects as possibly the only right-handed hitting bench player. Cruz, 27, has a woeful .221/.275/.260 batting line over 154 career at-bats, but he had a decent year at Triple-A in 2010 and has minor league experience at every position but catcher and pitcher. | ||||||
| Source: Brewers.mlb.com | ||||||
| Wed Sep 8 2010 | 09:10 | Brewers call up Luiz Cruz | ||||
Brewers recalled INF Luis Cruz from Triple-A Nashville. | ||||||
He was called up before Tuesday's game. Cruz, 26, batted .281/.309/.414 with 10 home runs and 68 RBI in 488 at-bats with the Sounds this season. He has a meager .219/.280/.248 batting line in 137 major league at-bats -- all with the Pirates -- so don't look for a sudden breakthrough. He projects best as a utility-type. | ||||||