Pirates reinstate Oneil Cruz from 60-day injured list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list on August 17, 2026. Cruz was placed on the 10-day IL on July 10 due to non-displaced fractures in his left hand. Prior to his injury, he had a productive season, batting.264 with 14 home runs and leading the league in stolen bases. This season, Cruz showed significant improvement against left-handed pitching, boasting a.312 average against southpaws. His return is expected to bolster the Pirates' offense as they continue their season.
- •Cruz was injured on July 10 with fractures in his left hand.
- •He had 14 home runs and 44 RBIs before the injury.
- •Cruz is batting.312 against left-handed pitching this season.
- •Pirates hope Cruz's return strengthens their lineup.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates roster moves: Cruz returns from IL
"Cruz had originally been placed on the 10-day IL on July 10 with left-hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures.
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