Naykel Cruz

Cruz began his career with the Cocodrilos de Matanzas of the Cuban National Series. In four years, from 2019–20 to 2023–24, Cruz pitched to a 4.18 ERA. In 2022, Cruz also appeared in seven games for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. Cruz struggled in seven games in the Mexican League, pitching to a 9.82 ERA.^[1]

On June 3, 2025, Cruz signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.^[2] He was assigned to the Dominican Summer League. In 11 games in the league in the 2025 season, Cruz had a 4.58 ERA.^[3] On February 25, 2026, Cruz was released by the Orioles organization.^[4]

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

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