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Juan Cruz | Relief Pitcher

Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Age / DOB:  (34) / 10/15/1978
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 165
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Phillies released RHP Juan Cruz.
The Phillies signed Cruz to a minor league deal in January, but he reportedly asked out of the contract after the club recently added Chad Durbin. The 34-year-old right-hander had a 2.78 ERA and 33/19 K/BB ratio over 35 2/3 innings last season with the Pirates and should be able to latch on elsewhere. Feb 13 - 10:13 AM
Source: Matt Gelb on Twitter

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Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Juan Cruz hasn't reported to Phillies' camp due to a miscommunication about his report date.

He'll presumably show up to camp within the next few days. Cruz signed a minor league deal with the Phillies over the winter after posting a 2.78 ERA and 33/19 K/BB ratio over 35 2/3 innings for the Pirates last season. He should be in the mix for a bullpen spot this spring.
Source: Jim Salisbury on Twitter
Feb 12 - 10:09 AM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Phillies signed RHP Juan Cruz to a minor league contract.

He'll receive an invitation to spring training. Cruz posted a 2.78 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 33/19 K/BB ratio over 35 2/3 innings for the Pirates last season before they decided to cut him loose in August. The veteran reliever should have a decent shot at grabbing one of the final spots in the Phils' pen.
Jan 15 - 11:27 PM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Pirates released RHP Juan Cruz.

Cruz was designated for assignment earlier this week then declined a spot at Triple-A Indianapolis. The 30-year-old right-hander had a 2.78 ERA in 43 relief appearances out of the Pittsburgh 'pen and should draw some interest as a low-risk free agent pickup.
Thu, Aug 23, 2012 03:38:00 PM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said the Pirates will release Juan Cruz if he clears waivers.

Cruz was designated for assignment Monday. "At this point, we've got some young guys who've passed him," Hurdle said. Cruz posted a 2.78 ERA in 43 appearances for the Pirates, so he should be able to catch on somewhere.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 08:02:00 PM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Pirates designated RHP Juan Cruz for assignment.

Cruz gets the boot after blowing a save during an eventual 19-inning win against the Cardinals on Sunday. The veteran right-hander has a 2.78 ERA in 43 appearances this season, but he has also walked 19 batters in 35 2/3 innings. The Pirates evidently believe they can do better in their bullpen down the stretch.
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 05:27:00 PM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Pirates activated RHP Juan Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.

Cruz missed three weeks of action while dealing with right shoulder inflammation. The owner of a 2.61 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 37 appearances this season, he'll return to a setup role.
Sun, Aug 12, 2012 10:30:00 AM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Juan Cruz (shoulder) is scheduled to throw one inning Thursday for Double-A Altoona.

Cruz was originally scheduled to begin his rehab assignment Monday, but was apparently pushed back. The veteran right-hander is expected to need four minor league appearances before rejoining the Pirates' bullpen.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Thu, Aug 9, 2012 01:50:00 PM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Juan Cruz (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with Double-A Altoona.

He's scheduled to throw one inning and will likely need a couple more appearances before being activated. The veteran right-hander hasn't pitched since July 17 due to right shoulder inflammation.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 04:15:00 PM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Juan Cruz (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch live batting practice session Friday.

Cruz's timetable is still a moving target, but a return in August remains a possibility. The Pirates will see how he responds this weekend before determining the next course of action.
Sat, Aug 4, 2012 01:04:00 PM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Juan Cruz (shoulder) is scheduled to throw 25-30 pitches in a bullpen session on Tuesday.

If all goes well, he'll likely head out on a minor league rehab assignment. The veteran right-hander is expected to make about four appearances before rejoining the Pirates' bullpen.
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
Mon, Jul 30, 2012 05:30:00 PM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Juan Cruz (shoulder) has been cleared to begin a throwing program.

The Pirates have yet to determine when Cruz can throw off a mound, or if he'll need a rehab assignment. He isn't likely to return from the disabled list when first eligible.
Source: Pirates.mlb.com
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 09:41:00 AM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Pirates placed RHP Juan Cruz on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.

It's not clear how long he will be out or if he's undergone an MRI yet, but it's possible he could be looking at an extended absence. Evan Meek is replacing him on the active roster.
Sat, Jul 21, 2012 02:26:00 PM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Pirates reinstated RHP Juan Cruz from the restricted list.

Cruz was away from the team for a few days while dealing with some personal business back in his native Dominican Republic. He'll return to a setup role.
Fri, Jun 1, 2012 02:23:00 PM
Juan Cruz - R - Phillies

Pirates placed RHP Juan Cruz on the restricted list.

Cruz has been excused from the Pirates for the next handful of days so that he can deal with some personal business back in his native Dominican Republic. He should rejoin the Pirates' bullpen by the end of this week.
Mon, May 28, 2012 09:57:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Ruiz
2Erik Kratz
1B1Ryan Howard
2B1Chase Utley
2Freddy Galvis
SS1Jimmy Rollins
3B1Michael Young
2Kevin Frandsen
LF1Domonic Brown
CF1Ben Revere
RF1Delmon Young
2John Mayberry
3Laynce Nix
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Cole Hamels
2Roy Halladay
3Cliff Lee
4Kyle Kendrick
5John Lannan
6Jonathan Pettibone
7Tyler Cloyd
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jonathan Papelbon
2Mike Adams
3Antonio Bastardo
4Jeremy Horst
5Chad Durbin
6Phillippe Aumont
7Justin De Fratus
8B.J. Rosenberg