Brewers reflect on Nelson Cruz trade impact 20 years later
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers are revisiting the 2006 trade that sent Nelson Cruz and Carlos Lee to the Texas Rangers. In exchange, they received Laynce Nix, Kevin Mench, Francisco Cordero, and Julian Cordero. At the time of the deal, Cruz was in the minors and struggled for playing time with established outfielders. Following the trade, Cruz developed into a prominent player, hitting 464 home runs in his career. The Brewers are currently involved in trade discussions as the MLB deadline approaches, adding further context to their historical decisions regarding player movements.
- •Brewers traded Nelson Cruz to the Rangers in July 2006
- •Cruz became a successful player after leaving Milwaukee
- •Trade involved Laynce Nix, Kevin Mench, and others
- •Current trades could reshape Brewer’s roster this season
- •Cruz's career total stands at 464 home runs
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Revisiting the Nelson Cruz trade 20 years later
"20 years ago, the Brewers traded away most people had never heard of; that guy went on to hit 464 homers
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