ONEIL CRUZ
#15 - SS
.382 in last 34AB
NEWS
Thu, Jul 11, 2024

1:34 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (hamstring) will start at shortstop and bat third Thursday against the Brewers.

Wed, Jul 10, 2024

6:42 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (hamstring) isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Tue, Jul 09, 2024

5:18 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Mon, Jul 08, 2024

4:28 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) manager Derek Shelton disclosed that Cruz was removed from Monday's 8-2 win over the Mets in the bottom of the eighth inning due to his hamstring tightening up when he rounded the bases in the sixth inning, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

3:30 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Monday's 8-2 win versus the Mets.

Sun, Jul 07, 2024

12:43 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

3:49 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a strikeouts in a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.

Sun, Jun 30, 2024

2:56 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 4-2 win over Atlanta.

Sat, Jun 29, 2024

1:57 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game versus Atlanta.

Mon, Jun 24, 2024

9:38 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base Sunday against the Rays.

Sun, Jun 23, 2024

9:18 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rays.

Tue, Jun 18, 2024

3:19 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Reds.

Mon, Jun 17, 2024

10:48 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI on Sunday against the Rockies.

Sun, Jun 16, 2024

2:09 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (ankle) will start at shortstop and bat third in Sunday's game against the Rockies, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Sat, Jun 15, 2024

6:24 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (ankle) isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Thu, Jun 13, 2024

7:01 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a single and two RBI in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Fri, Jun 07, 2024

10:12 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, a stolen base and an additional run scored during Thursday's 11-7 loss to the Dodgers.

Wed, Jun 05, 2024

2:48 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Sat, Jun 01, 2024

1:23 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Wed, May 29, 2024

10:11 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is absent from the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Tigers.

Sun, May 26, 2024

11:57 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Sat, May 18, 2024

1:11 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Cubs.

Sun, May 12, 2024

3:05 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored Saturday against the Cubs.

Thu, May 09, 2024

9:43 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Angels.

Wed, May 08, 2024

11:46 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz's recurring left ankle issues are not believing to be a long-term concern, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Tue, May 07, 2024

2:00 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Angels.

Sun, May 05, 2024

6:40 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 5-3 win over the Rockies.

Tue, Apr 30, 2024

6:29 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't in the Pirates' lineup Tuesday against the Athletics, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Sun, Apr 28, 2024

1:53 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (ankle) is starting at shortstop and batting third Sunday against the Giants, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Sat, Apr 27, 2024

6:23 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't in Pittsburgh's lineup Saturday against the Giants after tweaking his ankle during Friday's game, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Tue, Apr 16, 2024

5:39 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was placed back into the Pirates' lineup versus the Mets on Tuesday after a lineup adjustment.

3:56 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Tue, Apr 09, 2024

10:27 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Wed, Apr 03, 2024

4:14 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Sun, Mar 31, 2024

11:34 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

1:50 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth in Thursday's opener in Miami.

Sun, Feb 25, 2024

9:52 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (ankle) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

Sat, Jan 06, 2024

7:43 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) manager Derek Shelton confirmed Saturday that Cruz is fully recovered from left ankle surgery, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Mon, Dec 04, 2023

4:55 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) manager Derek Shelton confirmed Monday that Cruz (ankle) has resumed participating in instructional games in the Dominican Republic this offseason, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

11:56 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) general manager Ben Cherington said Wednesday that he expects Cruz (ankle) to be fully healthy by the start of spring training, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

12:21 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Derek Shelton said Tuesday that Cruz (ankle) won't return this season, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

5:04 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (ankle) is expected to restart his running progression this week, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023

12:27 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz has shut down his running progression due to soreness in his surgically repaired left ankle, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

11:35 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Thursday that Cruz (ankle) has begun a formal running program, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Wed, Aug 02, 2023

1:18 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz (ankle) could begin a rehab assignment later this month, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

11:56 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (fibula) played catch Thursday at a distance of 75 feet, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Wed, May 31, 2023

2:37 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz (fibula) is expected to transition out of his walking boot next week, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Fri, May 26, 2023

9:58 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Pirates revealed Wednesday that they expect Cruz (fibula) to be able to remove his walking boot within the next 10-14 days, MLB.com reports.

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

2:12 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (fibula) had the staples removed this week from his surgically-repaired left leg, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Tue, Apr 11, 2023

3:40 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (fibula) was transferred Tuesday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Mon, Apr 10, 2023

3:03 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Pirates placed Cruz (fibula) on the 10-day injured list Monday.

1:48 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Pirates announced that Cruz is expected to miss four months after undergoing surgery Sunday to repair a fractured left fibula and damaged syndesmosis.

10:36 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) underwent surgery Sunday after suffering a fractured left ankle in the Pirates' 1-0 win over the White Sox and is expected to be sidelined for 10-to-12 weeks, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Sun, Apr 09, 2023

4:15 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) manager Derek Shelton announced after Sunday's victory over the White Sox that Cruz has a fractured left ankle, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

3:15 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was removed in the bottom of the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the White Sox after suffering an apparent left leg injury following a collision at home plate with Chicago catcher Seby Zavala, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and stolen base prior to departing the game.

Fri, Apr 07, 2023

9:59 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (face) is in the Pirates' lineup for Friday's home opener against the White Sox.

Wed, Apr 05, 2023

4:18 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is being evaluated for a facial injury, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

3:24 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was removed from Wednesday's game in Boston due to an apparent left eye injury, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

9:39 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

12:40 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is batting leadoff for the Pirates in their season opener Thursday against the Reds.

Wed, Mar 15, 2023

11:34 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) has his contract renewed for the 2023 season by the Pirates on Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Wed, Feb 22, 2023

1:44 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Pirates announced Wednesday that Cruz (ankle) is a "full go" for spring training, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Oct 04, 2022

11:19 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 3-for-6 with a run scored and a stolen base in an 8-7 extra-inning loss Tuesday against St. Louis.

Sun, Oct 02, 2022

6:49 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's victory over the Cardinals.

Sat, Oct 01, 2022

3:42 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals.

Sat, Sep 24, 2022

4:02 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) will be on the bench Saturday against the Cubs.

11:20 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 0-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base Friday against the Cubs.

Sat, Sep 17, 2022

7:11 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's loss to the Mets.

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

3:25 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Reds.

3:25 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Reds.

Mon, Sep 12, 2022

3:44 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

3:44 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Fri, Sep 09, 2022

10:14 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 3-for-5 with a triple, a double, one run scored and three RBI in Friday's 8-2 win over the Cardinals.

10:14 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 3-for-5 with a triple, a double, one run scored and three RBI in Friday's 8-2 win over the Cardinals.

Sun, Aug 28, 2022

5:43 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Sunday's victory over Philadelphia.

Tue, Aug 23, 2022

5:43 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Mon, Aug 22, 2022

11:51 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's loss against Atlanta.

Sun, Aug 21, 2022

1:22 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Sat, Aug 20, 2022

3:05 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts Friday against the Reds.

Wed, Aug 17, 2022

5:12 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

6:17 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game at Arizona, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

6:17 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game at Arizona, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Wed, Aug 03, 2022

10:30 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a steal in Tuesday's victory over the Brewers.

10:30 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a steal in Tuesday's victory over the Brewers.

Sat, Jul 30, 2022

2:35 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies.

2:35 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies.

Wed, Jul 27, 2022

10:42 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs.

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

11:33 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss against Miami.

Fri, Jul 22, 2022

6:59 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Marlins.

Mon, Jul 11, 2022

3:56 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't starting Monday's game against the Marlins, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

1:11 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Brewers.

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

12:01 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't starting the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Sun, Jul 03, 2022

10:41 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Brewers.

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

10:53 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Brewers.

Tue, Jun 28, 2022

2:07 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday against the Nationals.

Sun, Jun 26, 2022

12:09 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

9:48 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Cubs.

Wed, Jun 22, 2022

9:07 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Mon, Jun 20, 2022

10:38 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-5 with a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 12-1 win over the Cubs.

2:46 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Pirates recalled Cruz from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

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