Oneil Cruz Back, Roster Shifts | MLB News

Oneil Cruz is back on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ active roster after a two-month hand fracture absence, but not yet starting — a smart move as the team adjusts. Ronny Simon heads to Triple-A and Johnathan Rodríguez is DFA’d after just three weeks with the club, despite strong minor league stats. Jake Mangum stays in center, while Bryan Reynolds and Esmerlyn Valdez cover the other spots. The Pirates have depth with Billy Cook, Nick Yorke, and even Triple-A options like Jhostynxon Garcia ready to step in. Cruz’s return brings much-needed outfield firepower, but the front office is prioritizing careful integration — and Rodríguez’s quick exit isn’t surprising given his short stint. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/665568c599ef8fec