RP - San Diego Padres NRI
- Age 27
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- N/A
- Best / Worst
- N/A / N/A
- ADP
- N/A
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- RP
- ESPN
- SP,RP
- CBS
- RP
Availability
Omar Cruz has signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. The deal presumably includes an invite to spring training.
Fantasy Impact
Cruz made his major league debut last season with the Padres, appearing in two games with San Diego. He allowed two runs on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts in 3.2 innings. The 27-year-old righthander has pitched seven seasons in the minors, both as a starter and as a reliever, and has a 3.80 ERA with 552 strikeouts in 478 innings. Cruz will try to earn a bullpen spot with the Padres during spring, but most likely will head to Triple-A El Paso to start the season.
The Padres optioned Omar Cruz to Triple-A El Paso.
Fantasy Impact
Cruz spent a couple of days in the majors. He gets sent back down with Kyle Hart called up to start on Wednesday.
The Padres recalled Omar Cruz from Triple-A El Paso.
Fantasy Impact
Cruz adds a fresh relief arm for San Diego following Saturday's bullpen game. He has made two appearances in the majors this season.
The Padres have optioned Omar Cruz to Triple-A El Paso.
Fantasy Impact
Cruz threw 68 pitches Saturday and the Padres needed to make a move to bring in some bullpen depth. Logan Gillaspie had his contract selected in a corresponding move.
Omar Cruz struck out one batter in a scoreless inning to help secure the win against the Guardians.
Fantasy Impact
With a perfect outing and a 0.00 ERA this season, Cruz is establishing himself as a reliable option in the Padres' bullpen. His impressive strikeout rate of 9.0 K/9 and flawless WHIP make him an intriguing stash for fantasy managers looking for potential late-inning options. Keep an eye on his usage as he continues to build on this strong start.
