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Nelson Cruz becomes a free agent

by Nate Miller | Tue, Nov 8th 11:11am EST

Nelson Cruz will enter the free-agent market after the Nationals declined their side of his mutual option for 2023. (Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact:

Cruz's mutual option for 2023 carried a value of $16 million, so it is no surprise the rebuilding Nationals decided not to pick it up. Cruz turned 42 years of age back on July 1 and showed definite signs of decline this past season. The seven-time All-Star compiled a .651 OPS, 10 home runs and 64 RBI across 124 games in 2022.

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