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Pittsburgh Pirates injury updates and trade talks

Overview

In early July, the Pirates placed catcher Endy Rodríguez on the 10-day injured list with a left glute strain and recalled top prospect Rafael Flores Jr. from Triple-A. A series of injuries kept the roster thin, and by late July the club moved center-fielder Oneil Cruz to the 60-day injured list after a broken hand, opening a 40-man roster spot.

The team has since fielded trade offers for Cruz, with sources noting his .264 batting average, 14 home runs, 44 RBIs and 21 stolen bases. General manager Ben Cherington said the longer IL stint gives Cruz time to heal before a rehab assignment and could bring back bullpen help or a starter.

On July 24, Rodríguez began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis, recording a double and an RBI, while backup catcher Rafael Flores remains on the injured list and reliever Chris Devinski continues rehab in Bradenton.

On August 17, the Pirates reinstated Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list following his recovery from fractures in his left hand. To accommodate his return to the active roster, the team optioned outfielder Ronny Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis. Additionally, right-handed reliever Yohan Ramírez was reinstated from the paternity list, resulting in left-hander Hunter Barco being optioned to Indianapolis to manage bullpen depth.

In his return game against the Detroit Tigers, Cruz hit a two-run home run, tying the Pirates’ single-season home run record at PNC Park. Pitcher Braxton Ashcraft contributed to a 4-1 victory, throwing eight innings and allowing only one run. Management indicated that Cruz’s usage will be managed progressively to monitor for swelling or pain from bat contact as the team pursues a postseason Wild Card spot.

Entities

Oneil Cruz · Pittsburgh Pirates · Detroit Tigers · PNC Park · Yohan Ramírez

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Pittsburgh Pirates beat Tigers as Oneil Cruz returns from injury

    Oneil Cruz returned from a two-month injury to hit a two-run home run, while Braxton Ashcraft pitched eight strong innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez begins Triple‑A rehab assignment

    Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez began a Triple‑A rehab assignment on July 24 after a left glute strain, posting a double and run batted in, while other injuries persist on the roster.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Pittsburgh Pirates weigh Oneil Cruz trade as he moves to 60‑day injured list

    The Pirates are entertaining trade offers for standout outfielder Oneil Cruz while moving him to the 60‑day injured list, extending his absence to early August and freeing a roster spot.

  4. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pittsburgh Pirates put catcher Endy Rodriguez on injured list

    Pittsburgh Pirates placed catcher Endy Rodriguez on the 10‑day injured list with a left glute strain, recalling prospect Rafael Flores Jr. from Triple‑A.

Sources

eldia.com.do · elnuevodiario.com.do · finalweapon.net · heavy.com · lastwordonbaseball.com · licey.com · newsday.com · pittsburghbaseballnow.com · santiago30caballeros.com · si.com · triblive.com · winnipegfreepress.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history