The Mariners slugger has been the lone bright spot in the team's offense for much of the season and has stayed hot through August, following up his league-leading 21-game hitting streak by reaching base in 30 consecutive games.
Fantasy Impact
With the weather heating up, Cruz appears capable of matching with heat of his own. The RF/DH is slashing .367/.449/.883 in the month of August with nine HR and should continue to start for owners down the stretch.