Pirates activate Oneil Cruz from injured list before series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated centerfielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list on August 17, ahead of their series against the Tigers. Cruz had been sidelined for 58 games due to a fractured hand. So far this season, he has a.264 batting average, with 14 home runs and 44 RBIs. The Pirates also made additional roster moves, including optioning outfielder Ronny Simon and pitcher Hunter Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis, while activating pitcher Yohan Ramirez from the paternity list.
- •Cruz missed 58 games with a fractured hand.
- •He is batting.264 with 14 home runs this season.
- •Ronny Simon and Hunter Barco were optioned to Triple-A.
- •Yohan Ramirez was activated from the paternity list.
- •Johnathan Rodriguez was designated for assignment.
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates activate slugger from the injured list
"The slugger has missed 58 games with a fractured hand.
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