BRYAN DE LA CRUZ NEWS

Looks ready for Opening Day De La Cruz is batting .297 (11-for-37) through 15 Grapefruit League appearances with a 3:6 BB:K.

Impact While the 28-year-old outfielder hasn't left the yard yet this spring, three of De La Cruz's hits have been doubles. The former Marlin is in line to handle the short side of a platoon in right field alongside Jarred Kelenic while Ronald Acuna completes his recovery from knee surgery, a role that should suit De La Cruz -- he slashed .285/.309/.425 in 188 plate appearances against left-handed pitching last year, versus a .210/.254/.365 line off righties in 433 PAs.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves add to outfield depth by signing veteran Alex Verdugo to $1.5 million, 1-year deal

The Atlanta Braves bolstered their outfield depth by signing Alex Verdugo to a $1.5 million, one-year contract and optioning him to Triple-A Gwinnett

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets for short-side platoon role De La Cruz is expected to platoon in right field with Jarred Kelenic until Ronald Acuna (knee) is cleared to return to the lineup, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact As the right-handed hitter of the duo, De La Cruz would be on the short side of that platoon, although manager Brian Snitker could also choose to ride the hot hand. De La Cruz slashed .285/.309/.425 in 188 plate appearances against left-handed pitching in 2024, albeit with a 25.0 percent strikeout rate against a meager 3.2 percent walk rate, so he might thrive in that role over the first month or so of the season until Acuna is back in action.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates reunite with Adam Frazier, adding former All-Star 2B on a 1-year deal

Adam Frazier is heading back to the Pittsburgh Pirates

JANUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New leg kick in swing helped Jurickson Profar revive his career and find a home in Braves outfield

A new leg kick helped make Jurickson Profar a first-time All-Star at 31 with San Diego

JANUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Profar agrees to $42M, 3-year contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres

Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with sp...

JANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outfielder Bryan De La Cruz agrees to 1-year contract with Atlanta Braves

Bryan De La Cruz and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year contract paying $860,000 while in the major leagues and $180,000 while in the minors, giving Atlanta another outfi...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves sign OF Bryan De La Cruz to 1-year contract The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz on Sunday to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2025 season.Financial terms w...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Braves sign OF Bryan De La Cruz to 1-year contract The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz on Sunday to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2025 season.Financial terms w...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Inks deal with Atlanta Atlanta signed De La Cruz on Sunday to a one-year. non-guaranteed contract.

Impact De La Cruz began the 2024 season with Miami before being dealt to Pittsburgh at the deadline. The corner outfielder slashed .233/.271/.384 on the year with a career-high 21 home runs , 61 runs scored and 68 RBI. The soon-to-be 28-year-old will look to compete for a spot on Atlanta's regular-season roster.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan De La Cruz Landing Spots: 3 teams that could help the outfielder bounce back after a tough Pirates season After a tough season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, outfielder Bryan De La Cruz is now a free agent. Despite showing potential in the past, hi...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Won't stick in Pittsburgh The Pirates non-tendered De La Cruz on Friday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The Pirates acquired De La Cruz at the trade deadline, but he hit just .200/.220/.394 across 168 plate appearances in Pittsburgh. With Billy Cooke and Nick Yorke options to start in right field, the team will let De La Cruz hit free agency.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evaluating Pirates' options for 9 arbitration-eligible players Much of the Pirates’ offseason will be predicated on their decision-making in free agency, but there’s plenty of other players currently in....

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Not in lineup again De La Cruz is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Yankees.

Impact De La Cruz will begin Sunday's contest on the bench as Nick Yorke gets the start in right field and bats seventh. Since being acquired by the Pirates from the Marlins in late July, De La Cruz has slashed .200/.220/.294 with three home runs and 17 RBI across 168 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Saturday De La Cruz isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact After going 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's series opener, De La Cruz will sit down for the penultimate game of the regular season while Joshua Palacios takes over in right field.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops 21st homer De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Brewers.

Impact De La Cruz has struggled since joining the Pirates, as he's hitting only .196 with three homers and 17 RBI across 42 games. He has managed to go yard twice in his last seven starts, also knocking in five in that span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting lineup Wednesday De La Cruz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact De La Cruz will get a break after he went 3-for-11 with a double, a walk and a run scored while starting in each of the last three games. Utility man Nick Yorke will occupy De La Cruz's usual spot in right field.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Friday De La Cruz is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Cincinnati.

Impact De La Cruz had started each of the previous four games and seven of the last eight contests in right field, but he will begin this one on the bench. Billy Cook is in right field and batting ninth for the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swats 20th homer De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact De La Cruz's second-inning homer was the Pirates' lone scoring play of the contest. This was the outfielder's 20th homer of the year, though he's hit just two of them over 37 contests since he was traded from the Marlins to the Pirates. He's added a .236/.273/.386 slash line with 64 RBI, 59 runs scored, 24 doubles and four stolen bases over 142 games this year.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lance Lynn keeps Pirates' bats quiet in 3-1 win for Cardinals

Lance Lynn threw six strong innings in his 100th appearance at Busch Stadium, Jordan Walker homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday De La Cruz is absent from Sunday's lineup against Kansas City.

Impact De La Cruz went 2-for-8 with one run scored and two strikeouts over the first two games of the series, and he will sit for the finale Sunday. Billy Cook will start in right field and bat ninth against Royals right-hander Brady Singer.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Tuesday De La Cruz is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Marlins.

Impact De La Cruz had started the last two games but before that had been out of the lineup five times in a 10-game span. He's sporting just a .497 OPS and 30.6 percent strikeout rate since joining the Pirates. Billy Cook will play right field and bat eighth Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting during nightcap De La Cruz isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact De La Cruz went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during the first game of Saturday's slate, and he'll now step aside while Connor Joe patrols right field during the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup De La Cruz is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Impact De La Cruz is slashing a woeful .196/.217/.265 with a 30.2 percent strikeout rate in 27 games since joining the Pirates. He's seen his playing time dip lately as a result, as he's now started just half of the club's last eight contests. Connor Joe will patrol right field Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday De La Cruz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact De La Cruz started the previous three games but will head to the bench Tuesday after going 0-for-11 with three strikeouts. The 27-year-old has yet to find his footing since being acquired by the Pirates, as he has a .202/.223/.273 slash line and 31.1 percent strikeout rate in 26 games since the trade.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE