Phil Miller reports Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Nelson Cruz is out of the lineup in the series opener with the Baltimore Orioles.
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Cruz has missed four straight games due to a wrist injury, last appearing in a 7-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on May 20, going 1-for-3. The 17-year veteran has appeared in 41 games this season, slashing .292/.344/.535 with 10 home runs. Without Cruz, the team is 3-1.
Miguel Sano will assume designated hitter duties Monday. Priced at $2,800 on FanDuel, Sano has appeared in 34 games this season, batting .