Nelson Cruz

Nelson Cruz finished Wednesday's game 0-for-4 with a strikeout.

Fantasy Impact

Since returning from the DL over the weekend, Cruz has two hits in 19 at-bats. One of those was a solo shot, giving him three homers on the young season, but his average is currently sitting at .160 and his OPS is well below .800 on the season.

Nelson Cruz went 1-for-5 with a run scored as the Mariners defeated the Athletics on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Cruz made a successful return to the lineup from an ankle injury Saturday with no reports of a setback. Fantasy owners need to get the veteran slugger back in their lineups.

Nelson Cruz was able to do some light running on Wednesday. If all continues to go well, the Mariners hope to have him back this weekend.

Fantasy Impact

Cruz only made it through two games prior to suffering the injury, but he homered twice in that span, showing no signs of rust despite the fact that he'll turn 38 this season. Father Time will eventually catch up with Cruz, but it appears the slugger will fend him off a bit longer.

Mariners OF Nelson Cruz will be placed on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 1st) with an injured ankle. Cruz is eligible to return on April 11.

Fantasy Impact

Cruz has started the year off on a tear hitting .333 with two home runs and four RBI in six at-bats. The injury doesn’t seem like one that will linger so expect him to be back April 11 and have him ready to go in your lineups as one of the premier power bats in baseball.

X-rays taken on Nelson Cruz's twisted ankle were negative, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. Cruz slipped on the dugout steps after hitting a home run Saturday against Cleveland and was removed from the game.

Fantasy Impact

Cruz will have an MRI on Sunday so there is a possibility that he could miss some games. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on updates to see if the veteran slugger will be out.