Jake Mangum steps up for Pirates in place of O'Neil Cruz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum takes over center field duties with O'Neil Cruz on the injured list. Mangum, who is hitting.296 with one home run and 12 RBIs this season, emphasized he feels no added pressure in this role. He aims to help the team win games and states he will continue to focus on his game. Mangum was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays during the offseason.
- •Jake Mangum replaces injured O'Neil Cruz in center field
- •Mangum is hitting.296 with one home run and 12 RBIs
- •Mangum emphasizes no added pressure in his new role
- •Cruz is on the injured list, impacting Pirates' lineup
- •Mangum joined the Pirates from the Tampa Bay Rays in the offseason
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Mangum Believes There's No 'Added Pressure' Replacing O'Neil Cruz
"Mangum has taken over for Cruz while he's on the injured list.
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