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Cruz one step away from being third-generation big leaguer Trei Cruz had just finished a workout last week and was headed back home when his phone started buzzing. The call was from Tigers vice presi...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

Added to 40-man roster The Tigers selected Cruz's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact After beginning the year with an .856 OPS at Double-A Erie, Cruz reached Triple-A for the first time in early July, where he slashed .286/.428/.458 across 243 plate appearances. The 27-year-old will now receive a spot on the 40-man roster following his breakout campaign and thereby be protected from the Rule 5 Draft.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to Triple-A Cruz was promoted to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Cruz will move up to Triple-A after posting a .275 average with seven home runs, 35 RBI, 56 runs scored and nine stolen bases over 262 at-bats in 69 games with Double-A Erie. The 27-year-old has logged starts at shortstop, third base and center field, and he's now just one stop away from making his major-league dreams come true.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off to hot start at Double-A Cruz (elbow) has slashed .321/.426/.541 with five home runs and two stolen bases across 129 plate appearances with Double-A Erie on the season.

Impact Cruz was shut down in mid-August of last season after suffering an elbow injury that required an internal brace surgery, but the 26-year-old has made a speedy recovery from the procedure. He didn't require a stint on Erie's IL to begin the season and doesn't seem to be operating with any restrictions defensively, as he's made 12 starts at shortstop, 11 at third base and five in center field. Given how well he's performed at the plate thus far, a promotion to Triple-A Toledo could soon be in the cards for Cruz.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Requires elbow surgery Cruz is on the injured list at Double-A Erie and underwent Tommy John internal brace surgery on his elbow Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old suffered the injury while going through pre-game work in mid-August. As a position player, Cruz's recovery timeline from the procedure will be much shorter than that of a pitcher, but he may still be sidelined for the start of the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE