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Rhiner Cruz | Relief Pitcher

Team: Houston Astros
Age / DOB:  (26) / 11/1/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 215
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Astros optioned RHP Rhiner Cruz to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Cruz has really struggled with his control in the early part of the season, posting a rough 4.40 ERA and 6/9 K/BB ratio over 14 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old right-hander figures to resurface in the bullpen at some point this summer. May 2 - 4:34 PM

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Rhiner Cruz - R - Astros

Astros activated RHP Rhiner Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.

Cruz spent the minimum amount of time on the DL with a sprained ankle. He'll return to a 2.08 ERA in 8 2/3 innings this season.
Tue, May 8, 2012 11:00:00 PM
Rhiner Cruz - R - Astros

Rhiner Cruz (ankle) gave up two runs in 2/3 of an inning during a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City Saturday.

He'll make another appearance Monday. "Then we’ll see where we’re at with him health-wise, strength-wise and ankle-wise," Astros manager Brad Mills said. Cruz is eligible for activation Wednesday and could be ready at that time.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Sun, May 6, 2012 10:59:00 AM
Rhiner Cruz - R - Astros

Astros placed RHP Rhiner Cruz on the 15-day disabled list with an ankle sprain.

Cruz should be recovered by the time his 15 days are up. He has a 2.08 ERA in 8 2/3 innings this season.
Tue, May 1, 2012 11:08:00 PM
Rhiner Cruz - R - Astros

Rule 5 pick Rhiner Cruz has made the Astros' Opening Day roster.

Cruz, who was selected from the Mets in December's Rule 5 Draft, has a 6.75 ERA and 10/10 K/BB ratio over 9 1/3 innings this spring. Not very impressive, but he throws hard and it's not like the Astros have much to lose by sticking him in the bullpen for a little while. The 25-year-old right-hander must be kept all season or passed through waivers and offered back to the Mets for $25,000.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Mon, Apr 2, 2012 08:47:00 PM
Rhiner Cruz - R - Astros

Rule 5 pick Rhiner Cruz failed to retire any of the five Braves he faced in a loss Monday.

One batter did reach on an error, but Cruz allowed two hits and walked two. He was charged with four runs, three of which were earned. Cruz was the first overall pick in December's Rule 5 draft, but the former Mets farmhand has little working in his favor outside of a big fastball. The Astros have little to lose by stashing him in their pen anyway, but he's a real long shot to develop.
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 04:39:00 PM
Rhiner Cruz - R - Astros

Astros selected RHP Rhiner Cruz from the Mets with the No. 1 pick in the Rule 5 draft.

Cruz has a huge arm that's capable of reaching back for triple-digits on the radar gun, but to this point his results have been lacking. He posted a 3.89 ERA between High- and Double-A in 2011 and walked 5.7/9. But, he also struck out nearly a batter per inning and has an 8.5 K/9 mark in his minor league career. The Astros should be able to keep him in their bullpen all year, which they'll have to do to retain his services.
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 10:18:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jason Castro
2Carlos Corporan
1B1Carlos Pena
2B1Jose Altuve
2Jacob Elmore
SS1Marwin Gonzalez
2Ronny Cedeno
3B1Matt Dominguez
LF1J.D. Martinez
2Brandon Barnes
CF1Justin Maxwell
2Robbie Grossman
3Trevor Crowe
RF1Jimmy Paredes
DH1Chris Carter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Bud Norris
2Lucas Harrell
3Jordan Lyles
4Dallas Keuchel
5Erik Bedard
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Veras
2Wesley Wright
3Hector Ambriz
4Josh Fields
5Jose Cisnero
6Paul Clemens
7Travis Blackley
8Edgar Gonzalez
9Alex White