Cruz announced his retirement from baseball Thursday.
The Padres released Cruz on Monday.
Cruz was designated for assignment by the Padres on Tuesday.
Cruz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.
Cruz is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Pirates.
Cruz isn't in the Padres' lineup Saturday against the Nationals, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Cruz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Rays.
Cruz (hamstring) was activated Tuesday from the 10-day injured list, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Cruz (hamstring) has gone 3-for-8 with a home run and two RBI through two rehab appearances with Triple-A El Paso.
Cruz (hamstring) is will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A El Paso.