Nelson Cruz (OF)

Texas outfielder Nelson Cruz went 3 for 5 with two RBI during the Rangers' 6-1 win over Houston in an interleague matchup on Sunday. Cruz, who was removed from Saturday's game against the Astros because of a minor quadriceps issue, remained in the lineup and improved his batting average to .274. He entered the game 2 for 13 over his past three games. "I think my approach has been good the last few...

Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz, who left Saturday night's contest against the Astros due to tightness in his right quadriceps, was right back in the lineup on Sunday for the Rangers. Nelson was removed in the eighth inning of the 6-5 loss but was healthy enough to get right back in there against Houston.

RotoInfo.com | May 20th, 9:06am

Nelson Cruz is in the Rangers starting Lineup on Sunday.

Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz left Saturday night's contest against the Astros due to tightness in his right quadriceps. Nelson was removed in the eighth inning of the 6-5 loss and is being considered day to day at this point. He went 1 for 4 with a single prior to leaving the contest.

Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz (quadriceps) left the game Saturday, May 19, against the Houston ...

RotoInfo.com | May 19th, 7:52pm

Update: Tightness in right quad for Nelson Cruz. He says he's had it for three days and it's not serious.

RotoInfo.com | May 19th, 7:08pm

Nelson Cruz has left tonight's game. There is no word yet on any injury.

The Rangers gave outfielder Nelson Cruz a night off on Tuesday against Kansas City. Cruz, hitting .273 on the season, has been on a tear at the plate in May. Cruz has gone 17 for 54 (.315) in May with two homers and nine RBI. In fact, he's gone 5 for 9 with two homers, five RBI, a stolen base and four runs scored in his last two games alone.

Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz and SS Elvis Andrus are taking the night off Tuesday, ...

RotoInfo.com | May 15th, 1:24pm

Nelson Cruz is not in the Rangers starting Lineup on Tuesday.

Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs Sunday, May ...

Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz posted his fourth multi-hit performance in the last seven games on Sunday against the Angels. He went 4 for 5 with a home run, four RBI and three runs scored. He also stole his second base of the season in the 13-6 win. He launched a grand slam off Jered Weaver in the third inning and fell a triple short of the cycle. Cruz has gone 14 for 28 (.500) with seven RBI over...

Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz is getting well at the plate, as he had another ...

Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz had a double and two infield singles Monday, May 7, ...

RotoInfo.com | Apr 5th, 12:22pm

Nelson Cruz (arm) says he expects to be in lineup on Opening Day.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 3rd, 6:16pm

Nelson Cruz has a bruised left elbow. X-rays were negative and he is considered day-to-day.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 29th, 2:46pm

Nelson Cruz isn't in the lineup Thursday, but his bruised right hand feels fine. Cruz took some swings in the batting cages on Thursday afternoon and said he feels good. He is listed as day-to-day and could be in the lineup on Friday.'It's kind of sore, but I don't think it's that big of a deal,' Cruz said.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 28th, 7:58pm

Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz was hit in the right hand by a pitch in the third inning and left after the fifth inning with what the club described as a bruise. He's listed as day-to-day.

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