Oneil Cruz Returns to Boost Pirates | MLB News

The Pirates are thrilled to welcome back power-speed phenom Oneil Cruz from the 60-day IL, where he missed action since early June with two fractured fingers. Before his injury, Cruz was crushing homers (14) and stealing bases at a blistering pace (21/25), despite striking out often. His mammoth 6’7” frame and elite exit velocity (96 mph) make him a force at the plate. Though his rehab stats weren’t stellar, the team’s medical staff confirms his hands are healed — and his return could be pivotal as Pittsburgh fights to claw back into the Wild Card race, now six and a half games behind. Meanwhile, pitcher Yohan Ramirez returns from paternity leave, while Hunter Barco and Ronny Simon head down to Triple-A. 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/d3a68e33b64a524f