Padres Release Jose Cruz Jr

With the 3 newest Padres scheduled to be suited up for the Friars Wednesday night, roster moves were to follow. The other shoe dropped as veteran outfielder Jose Cruz Jr was released following Tuesday night's 4-0 loss to Arizona. The switch hitting outfielder began the season as part of a left field platoon with Termel Sledge (now with AAA Portland). Cruz played his way into the starting lineup and was the club's primary LF until Milton Bradley was brought in. 2 more moves will be made both figuring to be pitchers.