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Cruz (ankle) isn't in Pittsburgh's lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals. Cruz entered as a pinch hitter during Tuesday's loss to the Cards, but he'll remain absent from the starting nine Wednesday as he continues to battle left ankle soreness. Billy Cook start in center field instead and bat ninth.
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Cruz (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest in St. Louis. It's the second straight start Cruz has missed after he had to leave Sunday's tilt against the Royals with left ankle soreness. He is considered day-to-day. Michael Taylor will occupy center field as the Pirates try to even the series.
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Cruz (ankle) is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in St. Louis, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Cruz exited Sunday's game against the Royals due to left ankle discomfort. The ankle is the same one he fractured in April 2023, and he also missed a handful of games this season due to soreness in the ankle. The Pirates are viewing Cruz as day-to-day. Billy Cook will pick up the start in center field and will bat ninth in Monday's series opener.
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Cruz exited Sunday's 4-3 win over the Royals in the seventh inning due to a left ankle injury, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Cruz is dealing with left ankle discomfort after slipping in the outfield according to manager Derek Shelton. Shelton said that the 26-year-old "was able to run" and that it later "stiffened up." Cruz finished his day 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored against Kansas City. The Pirates will start a four-game series in St. Louis on Monday, and it's unclear if Cruz will be ready to go for the opener.
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Cruz is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. Cruz will head to the bench after a run of 22 straight starts, during which he batted .313 with nine extra-base hits, nine steals, 10 RBI and nine runs. Michael Taylor is receiving a look in center field for the series finale versus Washington.
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| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PIT | 136 | 509 | 67 | 136 | 19 | 74 | 43 | 173 | 22 | .267 |
| 2023 | PIT | 9 | 32 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 3 | .250 |
| 2022 | PIT | 87 | 331 | 45 | 77 | 17 | 54 | 28 | 126 | 10 | .232 |
Next Matchup
| Situation | H/AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | BB | KO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs CINCINNATI | 9/38 | 0.24 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| vs FEDDE (CAREER) | 1/3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs LHP | 105/373 | 0.28 | 14 | 54 | 17 | 37 | 127 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | @  |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/17 | @ |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/16 | @ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/15 | vs  |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/14 | vs |
5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 9/13 | vs |
5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9/11 | vs  |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/19 | @ |
7:15 PM | Erick Fedde |
| 9/20 | @  |
6:40 PM | Nick Martinez |
| 9/21 | @ |
1:10 PM | Rhett Lowder |
| 9/22 | @ |
1:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 9/24 | vs  |
6:40 PM | Freddy Peralta |
| 9/25 | vs |
6:40 PM | Tobias Myers |
| 9/26 | vs |
12:35 PM | DL Hall |