Pirates open to trade offers for Oneil Cruz ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly considering trade offers for outfielder Oneil Cruz. As the team evaluates its options in the playoff race, they may look to trade Cruz, who is currently on the 60-day injured list but is having the best offensive season of his career. Cruz is batting.264 with 14 home runs and 44 RBIs, along with 21 stolen bases. Pittsburgh's need for bullpen and starting pitching support has prompted this consideration, despite Cruz's strong offensive production. The Pirates could explore trades as they aim for a competitive position as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches.
- •Pirates are in a playoff race as the second half of the season begins.
- •Cruz's injury has sidelined him, but he is expected back in mid-August.
- •He has a career-best batting average, OBP, and slugging percentage this season.
- •Pirates may seek bullpen help through a trade for Cruz.
- •Cruz has been subject to trade speculation in previous seasons.
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates reportedly listening to offers for Oneil Cruz
"The Bucs are reportedly thinking of dealing Cruz.
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