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The Los Angeles Dodgers have named former player Luis Cruz as their new analyst for the team’s Spanish-language radio broadcasts. Cruz will begin his new role for the 2025 season. Cruz will take over for Fernando Valenzuela, the former Dodgers star who passed away in October.
“We are thrilled to welcome Luis to our broadcast team,” Dodgers executive vice president and chief marketing officer Lon Rosen said in a statement. “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.”
Cruz will join Pepe Yñiguez and José Mota on the Dodgers flagship station KTNQ 1020 AM and the Dodger Latino Media Network. The team said Cruz, additionally, is going to engage with Dodgers fans and support various community outreach programs throughout the season.
“I’m very excited about this opportunity,” Cruz said. “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.”
During his MLB career, Cruz played for the Pirates, Brewers, Dodgers and New York Yankees in parts of five seasons at the Major League level. Cruz last was in the Majors in 2013.
