Twins to exercise $12 million option on Nelson Cruz’s contract for 2020

In perhaps the least surprising news of the day: the Minnesota Twins have decided to capitalize on Nelson Cruz’s team friendly contract.

The team announced Wednesday that they have exercised the $12-million club option on the slugger’s contract for the 2020 MLB season.

The 39-year old, who signed a one-year, $14.5 million contract that included a team option, played a pivotal role in the Twins’ incredible 101-win season that saw them capture the American League Central title.

The six-time MLB All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner posted a .311 batting average to go along with 41 homers, 108 RBI and a 1.031 OPS in 120 games this season.

What makes these stats even more jaw-dropping is that he did it despite missing 42 games mostly due to injury.