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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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Padres designate Nelson Cruz for assignment, place Michael Wacha on IL
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Nelson Cruz 2nd-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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2023 Topps Heritage Baseball Nelson Cruz # 76 Base San Diego Padres - Collectible Craze America
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Report: Blue Jays eyeing Nelson Cruz
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Padres News: Nelson Cruz Misses This Achievement for the 27th Time - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres make surprising Nelson Cruz decision
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Padres News: Bob Melvin Discusses Tough Decision to DFA Veteran Nelson Cruz - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres Sign Nelson Cruz To One-Year Deal - MLB Trade Rumors