According to Rotowire’s official Twitter, Washington Nationals slugger Nelson Cruz is not in the club’s starting lineup for Thursday’s finale with the Colorado Rockies due to stiffness in his lower back.
— RotoWire (@RotoWireMLB) May 5, 2022
It’s the second straight day on the bench for Cruz after he was held out of yesterday’s 5-2 loss.
Fortunately, Nationals manager Dave Martinez said the 41-year-old is feeling better and he could be available as a pinch-hitter.
It’s been a rough start for Cruz after inking a one-year, $15 million contract with Washington in the offseason.