Oneil Cruz Near Return to Pirates | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates’ star center fielder Oneil Cruz is finally stepping back onto the field after a two-month absence, set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on August seventh—just in time to help revitalize a struggling offense. Injured sliding into home plate against Atlanta, Cruz battled setbacks including bat-related pain, but his recovery has progressed steadily. While he’s not guaranteed an immediate return to the majors, his power and presence could be a game-changer as Pittsburgh heads into key matchups against Miami and beyond. 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/5733e3b0c994b072