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Enters free agency Cruz elected to become a free agent Tuesday.

Impact After finding minimal opportunities in the majors during the 2022 season, Cruz was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett in early August. He will now look for his next opportunity elsewhere in 2023 following a season in which he posted a 6.23 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 8.2 major-league innings.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Cruz was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact Cruz owns a 6.23 ERA and 6:4 K:BB in 8.2 major-league innings this season. Now that he's no longer on the 40-man roster, he's one step further away from getting his next chance at the highest level.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Impact Cruz will return to Gwinnett after being called up Tuesday and allowing five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings Thursday against the Phillies. The move was made in conjunction with Silvino Bracho joining the big-league bullpen after he was acquired via trade from the Red Sox on Thursday.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves place Kenley Jansen on IR with irregular heartbeat

Braves reliever Kenley Jansen has been placed on the 15-day injured list with an irregular heartbeat.

Braves place Kenley Jansen on IR with irregular heartbeat

Returns to majors Cruz was recalled by Atlanta on Tuesday.

Impact Cruz was optioned eight days ago but is needed again with Kenley Jansen (heart) hitting the injured list. During his previous stint in the big-league bullpen, Cruz allowed one run in six innings of work.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits big-league bullpen Atlanta optioned Cruz to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact With MLB limiting teams to carrying 13 pitchers on active rosters beginning Monday, Cruz found himself as the odd man out for Atlanta. He'll be replaced on the roster by first baseman/designated hitter Mike Ford. Cruz was effective during his three-week stint with the big club, covering six innings in relief while giving up one run on four hits and two walks.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call-up to Atlanta Atlanta selected Cruz's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact After getting released by the Cardinals late in spring training, Cruz landed a minor-league deal with Atlanta on April 6 and was assigned to Gwinnett later that month. The 27-year-old right-hander emerged as one of the top arms out of the Gwinnett bullpen, accruing a 2.84 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 20:1 K:BB in 12.2 innings. Atlanta will add him to the 26-man active roster as a replacement for lefty Tucker Davidson, who was optioned to Gwinnett in a corresponding move.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to alternate training site Cruz was optioned to the alternate training site after Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Impact Cruz had his contract selected by the Cardinals on Tuesday and surrendered two runs over one inning during his major-league debut. Johan Oviedo had his contract selected in a corresponding move and will start Wednesday's nightcap.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE