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May 21, 2025
Swipes two bags
Cruz went 0-for-2 with two walks, a run scored and two stolen bases Tuesday against the Reds.
Analysis
Cruz was out of the lineup for five straight games due to a back injury last week, and he has yet to record a hit in 11 at-bats since returning. Tuesday also marked the first time he reached base in that span. While his performance has been poor lately, his willingness to run suggests he's starting to feel healthier.
May 19, 2025
Idle for series opener
Cruz is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
Analysis
Cruz was recently held out of the lineup for four straight games due to back soreness, but he rejoined the starting nine for the final two contests of the weekend series versus the Phillies, going 0-for-8 with seven strikeouts. With lefty Nick Lodolo on the bump for Cincinnati, the lefty-hitting Cruz was unlikely to get back on track Monday, so he'll get a day off. Alexander Canario will spell Cruz in center field, while third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes settles in as the Pirates' leadoff hitter.
May 17, 2025
Back in starting nine
Cruz (back) will start in center field and bat leadoff against the Phillies on Saturday.
Analysis
Cruz missed five consecutive starts due to back soreness but appeared as a pinch hitter in Friday's contest, and he's now officially been given the green light to resume duties as Pittsburgh's starting center fielder. Since the beginning of May, the 26-year-old is slashing .188/.366/.219 with two RBI and five runs scored across 41 plate appearances.
May 17, 2025
Appears as pinch hitter
Cruz (back) entered Friday's game against the Phillies in the ninth inning as a pinch hitter and struck out.
Analysis
Cruz made his first appearance since May 10 due to lower-back tightness. He was originally deemed day-to-day, and he may be ready to re-enter the lineup Saturday after sitting for the start of the last five contests.
May 16, 2025
Not starting Friday
Cruz (back) is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Phillies on Friday.
Analysis
Cruz will miss a fifth consecutive game while continuing to work through back soreness. Tommy Pham, Matt Gorski and Alexander Canario will start in the outfield for the Pirates in Friday's series opener against Phillies southpaw Ranger Suarez.