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Nelson Cruz: San Diego Padres Slugger Designated for Assignment - Sports Illustrated
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The Cleveland Guardians should consider signing Nelson Cruz
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Nelson Cruz designated for assignment - Nelson Cruz News
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Machado ejected, Padres blow 4-run lead, lose 8-6 to D-backs
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Nelson Cruz - MLB Designated hitter - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic
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Padres News: Friars Officially Release Veteran All-Star - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres notes: It's Carpenter over Cruz vs. lefty for multiple reasons; Grisham hitting harder - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres release 7-time All-Star
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Nelson Cruz designated for assignment by Padres
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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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Padres designate Nelson Cruz for assignment
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Nelson Cruz News - ESPN
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Nelson Cruz, 11 others suspended by MLB - Los Angeles Times
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Padres' Nelson Cruz Designated for Assignment, Si
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Struggling Padres designate Cruz for assignment and place Wacha on injured list - NBC Sports