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Humberto Cruz, a San Diego Padres pitching prospect, reportedly self-deported to Mexico after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor connected to a human-smuggling case in Arizona. This development has been covered by multiple outlets in early May 2026. [source summaries posted May 9, 2026]
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The Padres had previously placed Cruz on their restricted list, with reports indicating the organization expected a lengthy work-visa consequence and potential ineligibility to return under certain conditions; Cruz issued a public regret statement through The Athletic. [reported statements and team actions around March–May 2026]
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Additional outlets note that Cruz underwent Tommy John surgery in 2025 and had been in rehab at the Padres’ spring facility, with subsequent reports detailing his status and the potential impact on his minor/rookie-level playing timeline. [2025–2026 rehab trajectory reporting]
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