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Nelson Cruz Injury: Updates on Mariners Star's Back and Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Nelson Cruz left Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians after being injured in a fifth-inning at-bat.

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Cruz Leaves vs. Indians

Tuesday, June 9

Cruz was injured after swinging through a pitch by Indians starter Corey Kluber. Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reported back spasms were the culprit. Dustin Ackley entered the game and then drew a walk.

Cruz finished the game 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

A likely All-Star starter, Cruz is hitting .326/.381/.607 with 18 home runs and 39 RBI.