Free agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal.
Cruz, 41, is the first full-time designated hitter to join a National League team since MLB’s new labor agreement featured a universal designated hitter.
Cruz will play in his 18th big league season. With the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays in 2021, the slugger hit.265 with 32 home runs and 86 RBIs.
Cruz will be paid $16 million as mutual option for 2023 and a $3 million buyout.
In 50 postseason games, Cruz has hit 18 home runs.
In their drive for the playoffs, the Rays acquired him from the Minnesota Twins on July 22.
Nelson Cruz team, contract ad trade details
Nelson Cruz agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the Washington Nationals, with $15 million guaranteed and a $15 million average yearly pay.
Nelson Cruz salary at Nationals
Cruz will be paid a base salary of $12,000,000 in 2022, as well as a total salary of $12 million dollars.
Nelson Cruz net worth
His net worth stands at $40 million dollars.
