PLAYING TIME: Cruz, Peralta, E. Cabrera lead Biogenesis suspensions
Aug 5 2013
Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.
| American League | National League | |
| Rangers | Nelson Cruz to accept suspension | |
| Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz will accept his suspension immediately for his involvement in the Biogenesis scandal. Source: USA Today - Bob Nightengale | |
| BHQ take: TEX has said that Craig Gentry will get the bulk of the AB available after Cruz' departure, especially when the Rangers opt for defense in the lineup. Gentry's stats have predictably returned to earth this year; he's a splendid base stealer, however, so this will boost his SB totals. Don't be surprised to see rookie Engel Beltre get a good deal of playing time as well,... |
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