Here are some things to know about the 30-year-old:
Was a Dragon. In 2006, Bruce played 117 games for the Dayton Dragons, batting .291 with 16 home runs and 81 RBIs. Two seasons later he was in the majors.
MLB debut. Bruce's major league debut was in May 2008 with the Reds. In 2016, Bruce became the all-time home run leader in Great American Ball Park history with 135 home runs. The record was broken this year by Joey Votto.
Credit: Greg Lynch
Credit: Greg Lynch
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Reds trade to Mets. After eight seasons with the Reds, Bruce was traded to the Mets mid-season in 2016. After an uninspiring year, the Mets traded Bruce to the Indians in August.
Winning Streak. Since the early-August trade, the Indians are 29-4 and in the middle of an American League-record breaking 22-game winning streak.
Bruce donates to Harvey victims. Bruce's hometown Beaumont, Texas, was heavily damaged when flash floods caused by Hurricane Harvey swept through the area. Bruce teamed up with Cleveland Indians Charities to help the flood victims and said he would match up to $100,000 in donations, according Cleveland.com
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