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Luis Cruz | Third Baseman

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (29) / 2/10/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Luis Cruz is nursing a sore throwing elbow.
He could be placed on the disabled list, as Mark Ellis (quad) is ready to be activated. Cruz is hitting a pathetic .096/.118/.096 this season and has seen his playing time dwindle of late. May 19 - 11:14 AM
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter

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Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz might be demoted to Triple-A once Mark Ellis and Jerry Hairston return from the disabled list.

Cruz has started a mere four times in the Dodgers' last 17 games, seeing only 21 plate appearances during that span. With Nick Punto and Juan Uribe performing better and able to handle similar positions defensively, it'll be hard to justify carrying Cruz, who's hitting a paltry .090/.114/.090 with two RBI in 71 plate appearances.
Source: True Blue LA
May 11 - 7:49 PM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz went 0-for-4 with an RBI groundout against the Brewers on Saturday.

The Dodgers bought into Cruz's nice 78-game run last year, even though everything that came previously said he'd be a lousy major league regular. Now he's 5-for-51 with no extra-base hits, one walk and two RBI this year. He's not this bad, but the Dodgers shouldn't be afraid to drop him from the roster once Hanley Ramirez comes off the DL.
Apr 28 - 12:53 AM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz is starting at shortstop for the Dodgers Wednesday.

Manager Don Mattingly said after Justin Sellers' two-error performance Tuesday that he was still the team's starter at short, but it's obviously telling that he's not in the lineup the next day. Juan Uribe is starting at third base, while Skip Schumaker is getting the call at second in place of Mark Ellis.
Related: Juan Uribe, Mark Ellis, Justin Sellers
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
Apr 3 - 6:27 PM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz connected for a pair of home runs in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Reds.

Both home runs were off Reds' starter Mike Leake. Cruz ripped a three-run shot in the bottom of the first inning and a solo blast in the fourth. While he played third base Friday, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly sees him as the top option to fill in for Hanley Ramirez (thumb) at shortstop. Dee Gordon made the start at shortstop in Friday's game, but he may begin the season with Triple-A Albuquerque.
Mar 22 - 7:32 PM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

The Dodgers plan to start Luis Cruz at shortstop.

Cruz was expected to open the 2013 season as the Dodgers' starting third baseman, but Hanley Ramirez tore a ligament in his thumb during the World Baseball Classic so there is now a hole at short. Juan Uribe and Nick Punto will likely handle the load at the hot corner.
Related: Juan Uribe, Nick Punto
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Mar 21 - 2:52 PM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

The World Baseball Classic has announced that no suspensions will be handed down following Saturday's brawl between Mexico and Canada.

No one will be suspended for any MLB games, either. Team Mexico's Luis Cruz winds up getting off scot-free despite instigating the brawl and throwing the first punch. Seven players were ejected during the game, but Cruz wasn't one of them.
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter
Mar 10 - 8:21 AM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz incited a benches-clearing brawl in Saturday's WBC game between Team Mexico and Team Canada.

Cruz, Mexico's starting third baseman, directed pitcher Arnold Leon to hit Canada's Rene Tosoni with a pitch after Canadian catcher Chris Robinson laid down a successful bunt single with Canada leading 9-3 in the top of the ninth inning. It was a fair bunt by Robinson because having a strong run differential is crucial to advancing out of pool play. Cruz also threw the first punch when the teams met angrily in front of home plate. He seems likely to face a suspension for both the World Baseball Classic and a few regular-season MLB games. The Dodgers probably aren't too thrilled.
Source: WorldBaseballClassic.com
Mar 9 - 8:06 PM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz ripped a two-run homer in Thursday's win over the Angels.

Cruz, who had missed the last few days with food poisoning, took Jerome Williams deep in the first inning. He has just two hits in his first nine plate appearances this spring, but both have left the yard. Cruz will open 2013 as the Dodgers' third baseman.
Feb 28 - 7:22 PM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz (stomach) is back in the Dodgers' Cactus League lineup on Thursday against the Angels.

Cruz had been out a couple of days with food poisoning. He has ample time to get ready for the regular season.
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
Feb 28 - 9:55 AM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz has been scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League game.

Cruz is dealing with flu-like symptoms. The 29-year-old remains on track to open 2013 as the Dodgers' starting third baseman.
Source: Bill Plunkett on Twitter
Feb 26 - 1:52 PM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz had a nice night in Tuesday's loss to the Padres, going 3-for-4 with the Dodgers' lone run scored.

Cruz has been the Dodgers' primary third baseman over the second half of the season, and has rewarded that commitment to steady playing time with a .307/.335/.442 batting line, five home runs and 35 RBI in 251 at-bats.
Wed, Sep 26, 2012 01:32:00 AM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs in all as the Dodgers topped the Cardinals 8-5 on Friday.

The Dodgers evened up the series after losing Thursday's opener. Andre Ethier also homered in the win. Cruz's homer off Edward Mujica was his first extra-base hit since Aug. 25. He had driven in a total of one run in his last 17 games.
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 01:28:00 AM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz was lifted from Sunday's series finale against the Braves because of a leg cramp.

Cruz does not expect to miss any playing time. He was 6-for-11 with two homers and a double in the series.
Source: Associated Press
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 08:56:00 AM
Luis Cruz - 3B - Dodgers

Luis Cruz went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in a win over the Pirates on Tuesday.

Cruz, who made the start at second base, had RBI singles in the fourth and sixth inning. It was his first three-hit game since September 12, 2008 as a member of the Pirates. The 28-year-old should be in the mix for additional playing time at third base while Jerry Hairston, Jr. (hip) is on the disabled list, but he's unlikely to help much in fantasy leagues.
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 11:11:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra