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ANAHEIM -- The Rangers will be without Nelson Cruz for the rest of the regular season after he accepted a 50-game suspension on Monday by Major League Baseball for violation of the Basic Agreement and its Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment program.
Mar 17, 2015 · NELSON CRUZ — Rangers. All-Star appearances: 3 (2009, 2013 – Rangers, 2014 – Orioles) Suspended: 2013 (50 games) Career numbers:.268 BA, 197 HR, 597 RBIs, 16.5 WAR (1.7 avg. over 10 seasons)
Jul 1, 2021 · It’s no secret in 2013 Nelson Cruz was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball as part of the infamous Biogenesis scandal. He admitted to using hGH, a banned muscle growth substance.
Nelson Cruz stood up in Texas' clubhouse and apologized to the Rangers, telling them why he accepted a 50-game suspension from Major League Baseball rather than appeal and try to stay on the field.
Aug 5, 2013 · Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz was suspended 50 games today for violating MLB's joint drug policy. In the aftermath of the news, he released a statement that contained perhaps the lamest...
On August 5, 2013, Cruz was suspended for 50 games by MLB for his involvement in the Biogenesis baseball scandal. In 2014, he led the major leagues with 40 home runs as a member of the Baltimore Orioles. He led the American League (AL) with 119 RBI in 2017 while playing for the Seattle Mariners.
Aug 5, 2013 · The word Wednesday was that Nelson Cruz might appeal the anticipated 50-game ban handed coming down in the Biogenesis scandal, but Jon Heyman reports that Cruz has decided to serve his time now in anticipation of becoming a free agent this winter.
