Nelson Cruz returning to Twins on one-year, $13M deal

Aug 29, 2020; Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Tigers on Jackie Robinson Day at Comerica Park. Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Nelson Cruz returning to Twins on one-year, $13 million deal

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 2/3/21

At 40 years old, Nelson Cruz isn't ready to call it quits just yet.

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Cruz agreed to a one-year, $13 million deal with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.

Nelson Cruz will receive $13 million this season with the Twins, as @Feinsand said. While a reunion with Minnesota was long expected, the likely lack of a designated hitter in the National League this season hastened the agreement and brought Cruz back to where he is beloved.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 3, 2021

Cruz has spent the last two seasons in Minnesota after stints with the Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers.

During the pandemic-shortened campaign, the Dominican native slashed .303/.397/.595 with 16 home runs and 33 RBI. In two seasons with Minnesota, Cruz has a .308/.394/.626 slash line with 57 homers and 141 RBI. He finished ninth in MVP voting in 2019 and sixth in voting last season.

Cruz is a six-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger and was named ALCS MVP in 2011.

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