Former infielder Luis Cruz returns to the Dodgers

Los Angeles (KABC) — Former infielder Luis Cruz will return to the Dodgers organization as an analyst for the team’s Spanish-language radio broadcasts, the team announced.

Cruz, 40, will join the team in 2025 and work alongside Pepe Yñiguez and José Mota as commentators on KTNQ 1020 AM and the Dodger Latino Media Network.

During his six-year major league career, the product of Navojoa, Mexico, spent two seasons with the Dodgers. Cruz is now playing in the Mexican Pacific Winter League for the Mayos de Navojoa, where he is batting.288 in 64 plate appearances and plays three infield positions.

“We are thrilled to welcome Luis to our broadcast team,” said Lon Rosen, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer for the Dodgers. “Luis’ passion and knowledge of the game make him a natural fit for this role. During his time with the Dodgers, he quickly won fans over, and we look forward to the energy and insights he’ll bring to the booth.”

“I’m very excited about this opportunity,” said Cruz. “There’s a saying, ‘Once you’re a Dodger, you’re always a Dodger.’ Starting in 2012 when I played here, the fans embraced me and made me feel really comfortable. Now, to be a part of the Dodger organization again and be with Pepe and José, I look forward to giving my all to make our broadcasts the best they can be.”

Cruz has large shoes to fill, as Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela called games for the last 22 seasons before dying in October.