Heartbreaking: A very loyal Seattle Mariners player has announced his sudden retirement, sending a powerful statement and bidding the team and supporters a heartfelt farewell.

Nelson Cruz, a slugger, signed a one-day contract with the Mariners on Thursday in order to retire with the team.

Cruz stated, “I have always identified myself with the Seattle Mariners,” as reported by Bob Nightengale of USA Today. I had no trouble playing the game when I was here.

From 2015 to 2018, Cruz, now 43, was a member of the Mariners, averaging 104 RBIs and 41 home runs per season. Cruz won two Silver Slugger Awards, was selected for three American League All-Star teams, and was voted MVP in three of his four seasons.

Cruz hit.284 with 347 runs, 95 doubles, 163 home runs, 414 RBIs, 245 walks, and a.908 OPS in four seasons with the Mariners. Over that time, he hit 163 home runs.

topped all of Major League Baseball.

Nelson Cruz concludes a fantastic career with the Mariners and others.
30 September 2018 Seattle, WA, USA At Safeco Field, right fielder Nelson Cruz (age 23) of the Seattle Mariners warms up before facing the Texas Rangers in the first inning.
Kathy Buchanan of USA TODAY Sports
Nelson Cruz made the decision to hang up his spikes after 19 seasons in Major League Baseball in 2023. However, Cruz quickly found his way back into Major League Baseball.

Nelson Cruz has joined the Dodgers as an advisor. It had been reported that both parties had been discussing a possible role for some time. Cruz will primarily serve Latin America as an employee of the Dodgers.

Cruz comes from the top of all of Major League Baseball.

Nelson Cruz concludes a fantastic career with the Mariners and others.
30 September 2018 Seattle, WA, USA At Safeco Field, right fielder Nelson Cruz (age 23) of the Seattle Mariners warms up before facing the Texas Rangers in the first inning.
Kathy Buchanan of USA TODAY Sports
Nelson Cruz made the decision to hang up his spikes after 19 seasons in Major League Baseball in 2023. However, Cruz quickly found his way back into Major League Baseball.

Nelson Cruz has joined the Dodgers as an advisor. It had been reported that both parties had been discussing a possible role for some time. Cruz will primarily serve Latin America as an employee of the Dodgers.

Cruz has a long and prosperous career in the major leagues. He batted in 2,055 games overall.274 with 1,325 RBI and 464 home runs. He was the ALCS MVP in the past, a seven-time All-Star, and a four-time Silver Slugger. Cruz was a player for the Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, and San Diego Padres, in addition to the Mariners.

Cruz has been in the MLB for a long time, so he knows what it takes to be successful there. He is well aware of the struggles faced by Latin American baseball players who aspire to play in the major leagues. Cruz is no longer active, but the Dodgers still believe that his abilities will help the team succeed now and in the future.

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