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Back with Padres as NRI The Padres re-signed Cruz to a minor-league contract Dec. 18 that includes an invitation to spring training, Alejandra M. Razo of MSN.com reports.

Impact Cruz was non-tendered by the Padres in November but has re-upped on a minor-league pact. The lefty permitted two runs over 3.2 innings during his brief stint with the Padres in 2025 and is likely ticketed for Triple-A El Paso to begin the 2026 campaign.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not extended contract The Padres non-tendered Cruz on Friday.

Impact Cruz gave up two runs over 3.2 innings during his brief stint with the Padres in April, but most of his time was spent at Triple-A El Paso, where he put up a 4.75 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 83.1 innings. He'll now have a chance to join another organization that can offer a clearer path back to the majors, though he likely wouldn't serve as anything more than a middle reliever.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres minors: Omar Cruz solid for El Paso, Missions' Braden Nett knocked around A look at scores from around the Padres’ minor league system, notes and organizational leaders

JULY 6, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres minors: Omar Cruz, relievers pitch El Paso to win Left-hander Omar Cruz began 2025 in Padres’ bullpen, but he’s stretched out to five innings in El Paso rotation now

JUNE 30, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres minors: Lamar King Jr. paces Storm, Saturday scores, system leaders Omar Cruz starts El Paso loss with four shutout innings

JUNE 1, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Returned to El Paso The Padres optioned Cruz to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Cruz got his first big-league call Sunday since being optioned to El Paso on April 5, but the left-hander didn't take the mound during his three-game stint in San Diego. He'll cede his spot on the 26-man roster to make room for Kyle Hart to start Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Padres recalled Cruz from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander cracked San Diego's Opening Day roster but was sent down in early April after making just two appearances in the majors. Cruz is rejoining the Padres as bullpen depth after posting a 3.20 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 21:17 K:BB across 19.2 innings with El Paso.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Omar Cruz fortifying bullpen, Luis Campusano starting at DH Padres have won five of six so far this season against Braves, but are 1-4 on road trip heading into Sunday’s series finale

MAY 25, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sent to Triple-A The Padres optioned Cruz to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact Cruz was unlikely to be available for at least a few days after tossing 2.2 innings and 68 pitches in relief in Saturday's 7-1 loss to the Cubs, so the Padres elected to swap him off the active roster for a fresh bullpen arm in right-hander Logan Gillaspie, whose contract was selected from Triple-A. San Diego designated left-hander Tom Cosgrove for assignment to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Gillaspie.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Padres recalled Cruz from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cruz was optioned to minor-league camp in mid-March but wound up cracking the Opening Day roster. He'll be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be on Opening Day roster Cruz is working out with the Padres at Petco Park on Wednesday and could be included on their Opening Day roster, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Cruz was optioned to minor-league camp in mid-March, but it looks like he will wind up making the team after all. The left-hander would be making his major-league debut if he gets into a game.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minor-league camp The Padres optioned Cruz to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.

Impact Cruz reached Triple-A for the first time last season, where he logged a 4.42 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 38.2 frames. He performed a bit better in the Cactus League, surrendering just one run in five innings, but San Diego will need a larger sample size from him at El Paso before granting him a bullpen spot.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to 40-man roster The Padres selected Cruz to their 40-man roster Tuesday.

Impact Cruz's addition to the 40-man roster will prevent him from being selected by another organization during December's Rule 5 Draft. However, he only managed a 4.42 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in his first season at Triple-A, so a promotion to the major leagues may still be a ways away.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE