Rhiner Cruz

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50+2⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017. [5]

Toronto Blue Jays

Cruz signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on January 25, 2018, and received an invitation to spring training. [6] On July 4, 2018, Cruz had his contract selected and was added to the active roster. [7] He pitched two shutout innings in relief that night against the New York Mets. He was placed on the disabled list with a groin injury a few days later and would not return that season. On November 2, 2018, Cruz cleared waivers and entered free agency. [8]

Nettuno Baseball Club

On July 8, 2021, Cruz signed with the Nettuno Baseball Club of the Italian Baseball League (IBL). [9] Cruz made 4 appearances for Nettuno, tallying 15 strikeouts and 1 save across 6.0 scoreless innings.

Piratas de Campeche

On June 23, 2022, Cruz was signed by the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. [10] In 13 relief appearances for Campeche, he struggled to an 8.10 ERA with 9 strikeouts across 13+1⁄3 innings pitched. Cruz was released on March 28, 2023. [11]

International career

Cruz played for the Spanish national baseball team at the 2009 Baseball World Cup [12] and the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

In 2022, Cruz was selected to represent Spain at the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification. [13]

Personal life

He held dual Dominican Republic and Spanish citizenship. [14]

Cruz' brother, José, also plays for the Spanish national team.

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References

  1. ↑ "CRUZ MONTERO Rhiner Augusto". World Baseball Softball Confederation.
  2. ↑ Houston Astros make New York Mets righty Cruz top pick in Rule 5 draft – ESPN
  3. ↑ Five pitchers to make first Opening Day roster | astros.com: News
  4. ↑ joomla. "Rakuten firma al dominicano Rhiner Cruz" . Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  6. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (25 January 2018). "Blue Jays sign right-hander Rhiner Cruz to minor-league deal". Sportsnet . Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  7. ↑ "Blue Jays select contracts of right-handers Santos, Cruz". Sportsnet . 4 July 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  8. ↑ "Blue Jays create 40-man flexibility by clearing five pitchers off roster - Sportsnet.ca".
  9. ↑ "Baseball - Il Nettuno rinforza il monte di lancio: arriva Rhiner Cruz". ilgranchio.it. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  10. ↑ "Nuevo pirata Rhiner Cruz". Piratas de Campeche. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  11. ↑ Rhiner Cruz Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball
  12. ↑ "España se queda a las puertas del segundo puesto de su grupo en la Copa del Mundo de béisbol" (in Spanish). Barcelona, Spain: Marca. EFE. 11 September 2009. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  13. ↑ "Relación de deportistas convocados World Baseball Classic Qualifier WBCQ 2022" (PDF). Real Federación Española de Béisbol y Sófbol (in Spanish). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  14. ↑ Adam Rubin (22 June 2011). "Farm report: Mid-90s plenty for Rhiner". ESPN. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
Rhiner Cruz
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Cruz with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: Rhiner Augusto Cruz Montero [1]
(1986-11-01) 1 November 1986 (age 37)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: 7 April 2012, Houston Astros
NPB: 11 June 2014, Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
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