Impact When that happens, he'll be cleared for strength and range-of-motion exercises for his surgically-repaired left leg. Cruz is expected to be on the shelf until sometime in August.
MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ONEIL CRUZ #15 - SHORTSTOP - PITTSBURGH PIRATES
21 HR •
76 RBI •
.259 AVG
21 HR
76 RBI
.259 AVG
Out of walking boot next week Cruz (fibula) is expected to remove his walking boot next week, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Out of boot by early June The Pirates revealed Wednesday that they expect Cruz (fibula) to be able to remove his walking boot within the next 10-14 days, MLB.com reports.
Impact At that point, Cruz will begin regaining strength and range of motion in his surgically-repaired left leg. Cruz had the operation on his leg in early April and the team said at the time they expected a four-month recovery, which tentatively puts him in line to be back sometime in August.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rob Biertempfel: Oneil Cruz (broken ankle) is four weeks post... - The Athletic Oneil Cruz (broken ankle) is four weeks post surgery. He's resumed upper-body seated strengthening and will have another about 4 weeks of no...
MAY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Absence of Oneil Cruz felt, as Pirates lack offense, clear solution at shortstop Luis Ortiz made his 2023 Pirates debut but didn’t get much help as the Pirates fell to the Rockies on Tuesday at PNC Park.
MAY 10, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Are the Pirates contenders or pretenders? MLB execs discuss The vast majority of preseason prognosticators pegged the Pirates as a back-end team in the National League Central, their rebuilding projec...
MAY 5, 2023 • MLB.COM
Maturing Rodolfo Castro settling in nicely as Oneil Cruz's fill-in, provides jolt in latest Pirates win Rodolfo Castro flashed a braces-filled smile and extended his right index finger while rounding second base. The 23-year-old had just hit hi...
APRIL 27, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Cleared for upper-body work Cruz (fibula) had the staples removed this week from his surgically-repaired left leg, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Cruz was also given clearance to begin upper-body conditioning weight lifting, the first significant step in what will be a long rehab process. The dynamic 24-year-old shortstop is expected to be sidelined until at least early August. Rodolfo Castro has been at short most days for the Pirates since the April 9 fibula fracture.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Kendall suffered his own ugly ankle injury, and he's already sought to counsel Pirates' Oneil Cruz Jason Kendall was hitting with his son, Kuyper, on Sunday afternoon when he learned of Oneil Cruz's left ankle injury, suffered in the sixth...
APRIL 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Pirates don't expect ankle injury will force Oneil Cruz to move off shortstop in long term "We’re very confident this is not going to impact his range." Also, JT Brubaker might be in line for Tommy John surgery after a second exam.
APRIL 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pirates confident Oneil Cruz won't sacrifice speed, strength with surgically repaired ankle Oneil Cruz was discharged from Allegheny General Hospital on Tuesday after having surgery late Sunday night on his lateral fibula and also t...
APRIL 11, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Transferred to 60-day IL Cruz (fibula) was transferred Tuesday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Eli Villalobos, who was claimed off waivers from the Marlins on Tuesday. Cruz is expected to be sidelined for at least the next four months after suffering a fractured fibula Sunday while sliding into home plate.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Mackey: Whether it's power or speed, replacing Oneil Cruz will be no small task for Pirates The dream of a 30-30 or 40-40 season for Oneil Cruz isn't likely to become reality, unless he rejoins the Pirates later this season and goes...
APRIL 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Pirates' Oneil Cruz to miss at least 4 months with broken ankle While the Pirates believe Cruz will be able to return by mid-August, manager Derek Shelton stressed he’s more concerned about Cruz’s health...
APRIL 10, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
Pirates' Oneil Cruz out at least 4 months with broken ankle PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have to see if they can keep their hot start going without Oneil Cruz. The 6-foot-7 shortstop...
APRIL 10, 2023 • AJC.COM
Pirates' Oneil Cruz out at least 4 months with broken ankle
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz will miss at least four months after having surgery to repair a fractured left ankleAPRIL 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz has surgery on fractured ankle, will miss about 4 months Oneil Cruz had surgery on his fractured left ankle at Allegheny General Hospital late Sunday night, the Pirates announced on Monday afternoo...
APRIL 10, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Pirates SS Oneil Cruz (ankle) out four months Apr 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) reacts at the batting cage before the game against...
APRIL 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Officially placed on injured list The Pirates placed Cruz (fibula) on the 10-day injured list Monday.
Impact Cruz had surgery Sunday to repair a fractured left fibula and damaged syndesmosis. He's expected to be sidelined for about four months, so the Pirates are likely to move him to the 60-day IL once they need to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. Rodolfo Castro is expected to see the lion's share of playing time at shortstop for the Pirates while Cruz is out.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates SS Oneil Cruz could be out until All-Star break Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz could be on the mend until the All-Star break following surgery to repair his broken left ankle.
APRIL 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Expected to miss four months Cruz is expected to be sidelined for four months following surgery Sunday to repair a fractured left fibula and damaged syndesmosis.
Impact It was reported earlier Monday that Cruz was expected to be out 10-12 weeks, but an official statement from the Pirates suggests the team anticipates it will be longer than that. Cruz suffered the injury during Sunday's game with the White Sox when he collided with catcher Seby Zavala at home plate. Rodolfo Castro is expected to receive the first opportunity to fill in for Cruz at shortstop.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oneil out 10-12 weeks after surgery on broken ankle (source) Pirates star shortstop Oneil Cruz underwent surgery on his fractured left ankle and is expected to miss 10-12 weeks, a source told MLB.com's...
APRIL 10, 2023 • MLB.COM
Gets surgery, out 10-to-12 weeks Cruz underwent surgery Sunday after suffering a fractured left ankle in the Pirates' 1-0 win over the White Sox and is expected to be sidelined for 10-to-12 weeks, Kevin Gorman of...
Impact The Pirates haven't confirmed the timeline provided by Gorman, but the fact that Cruz required surgery to address the injury rather than going the rest-and-rehab route for treatment suggests he won't be on track to meet the short end of a timetable to return from a fractured ankle, which can be as few as six weeks. Expect Pittsburgh to place Cruz on the injured list ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Astros, though he may not go on the 60-day IL until the Pirates need to open up another spot on the 40-man roster. Rodolfo Castro and Ji Hwan Bae are likely to get the first chance to serve as the Pirates' everyday middle infielders while Cruz is on the shelf, though Tucupita Marcano and/or Chris Owings could be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis and potentially make a push for playing time.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sources: Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz has surgery on fractured left ankle According to sources, Oneil Cruz had surgery late Sunday night on his fractured left ankle. His recovery timeline: minimum two months.
APRIL 10, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
After losing Oneil Cruz, Pirates brace for Astros The Pittsburgh Pirates, who seemingly are perpetually rebuilding, have a lot to feel good about so far this season, but a couple significant...
APRIL 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
After losing Oneil Cruz, Pirates brace for Astros The Pittsburgh Pirates, who seemingly are perpetually rebuilding, have a lot to feel good about so far this season, but a couple significant...
APRIL 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
