The New York Yankees have successfully added talent to their bullpen by acquiring pitchers with unremarkable pasts, with Fernando Cruz emerging as a standout player. After struggling initially in spring training, Cruz has significantly improved his performance, boasting a 2.53 ERA and a high strikeout rate during the regular season. His signature splitter has proven difficult for hitters to handle, reflecting the Yankees' ability to harness potential from underappreciated players and contributing to the team’s strong bullpen.
Cruz's splitter has bewildered hitters, leading to 'bad swings' even from good hitters, reflecting adjustments he made since spring training.
With a remarkable 2.53 ERA in regular-season games, Cruz transformed his performance despite a challenging spring training.
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