Oneil Cruz placed on injured list with hand fractures for Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to non-displaced fractures in his left hand, suffering the injury during a slide into home on June 6. Cruz also experienced discomfort prior to the final game against the Braves. He is expected to miss four to six weeks, possibly sidelining him until the All-Star break in mid-July. The Pirates have recalled Billy Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his place on the roster.
- •Cruz injured his hand on June 6 during a slide.
- •He has 14 home runs and 44 RBIs this season.
- •Cruz is expected to be out for four to six weeks.
- •Billy Cook has been recalled to fill Cruz's roster spot.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — How Long Is Oneil Cruz Out? Hand Injury Updates, Return Timeline for Pirates Outfielder
"Here are the latest updates on Oneil Cruz's status and his projected return date.
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