5:39 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was placed back into the Pirates' lineup versus the Mets on Tuesday after a lineup adjustment.

3:56 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

10:27 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

4:14 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

11:34 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

1:50 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth in Thursday's opener in Miami.

9:52 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (ankle) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

7:43 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) manager Derek Shelton confirmed Saturday that Cruz is fully recovered from left ankle surgery, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

4:55 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) manager Derek Shelton confirmed Monday that Cruz (ankle) has resumed participating in instructional games in the Dominican Republic this offseason, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

11:56 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) general manager Ben Cherington said Wednesday that he expects Cruz (ankle) to be fully healthy by the start of spring training, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

12:21 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Derek Shelton said Tuesday that Cruz (ankle) won't return this season, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

5:04 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (ankle) is expected to restart his running progression this week, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

12:27 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz has shut down his running progression due to soreness in his surgically repaired left ankle, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

11:35 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Thursday that Cruz (ankle) has begun a formal running program, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

1:18 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz (ankle) could begin a rehab assignment later this month, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

11:56 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (fibula) played catch Thursday at a distance of 75 feet, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

2:37 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz (fibula) is expected to transition out of his walking boot next week, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

9:58 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) 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.

2:12 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (fibula) had the staples removed this week from his surgically-repaired left leg, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

3:40 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (fibula) was transferred Tuesday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

3:03 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Pirates placed Cruz (fibula) on the 10-day injured list Monday.

1:48 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Pirates announced that Cruz is expected to miss four months after undergoing surgery Sunday to repair a fractured left fibula and damaged syndesmosis.

10:36 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) 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 TribLive.com reports.

4:15 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) manager Derek Shelton announced after Sunday's victory over the White Sox that Cruz has a fractured left ankle, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

3:15 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was removed in the bottom of the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the White Sox after suffering an apparent left leg injury following a collision at home plate with Chicago catcher Seby Zavala, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and stolen base prior to departing the game.

9:59 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (face) is in the Pirates' lineup for Friday's home opener against the White Sox.

4:18 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is being evaluated for a facial injury, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

3:24 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was removed from Wednesday's game in Boston due to an apparent left eye injury, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

9:39 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.

12:40 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is batting leadoff for the Pirates in their season opener Thursday against the Reds.

10:34 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) has his contract renewed for the 2023 season by the Pirates on Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

1:44 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Pirates announced Wednesday that Cruz (ankle) is a "full go" for spring training, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

1:32 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) suffered what's believed to be a minor ankle injury while playing in the Dominican Winter League on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

11:19 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 3-for-6 with a run scored and a stolen base in an 8-7 extra-inning loss Tuesday against St. Louis.

6:49 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's victory over the Cardinals.

3:42 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals.

4:02 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) will be on the bench Saturday against the Cubs.

11:20 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 0-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base Friday against the Cubs.

7:11 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's loss to the Mets.

3:25 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Reds.

3:25 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Reds.

3:44 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

3:44 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

10:14 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 3-for-5 with a triple, a double, one run scored and three RBI in Friday's 8-2 win over the Cardinals.

10:14 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 3-for-5 with a triple, a double, one run scored and three RBI in Friday's 8-2 win over the Cardinals.

5:43 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Sunday's victory over Philadelphia.

5:43 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

11:51 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's loss against Atlanta.

1:22 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

3:05 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts Friday against the Reds.

5:12 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

6:17 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game at Arizona, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

6:17 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game at Arizona, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

10:30 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a steal in Tuesday's victory over the Brewers.

10:30 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a steal in Tuesday's victory over the Brewers.

2:35 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies.

2:35 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies.

10:42 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs.

11:33 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss against Miami.

6:59 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Marlins.

3:56 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't starting Monday's game against the Marlins, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

1:11 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Brewers.

12:01 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) isn't starting the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Reds.

10:41 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Brewers.

10:53 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Brewers.

2:07 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday against the Nationals.

12:09 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

9:48 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Cubs.

9:07 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

10:38 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-5 with a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 12-1 win over the Cubs.

2:46 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Pirates recalled Cruz from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

4:18 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) Pirates plan to call up Cruz from Triple-A Indianapolis in advance of Monday's game against the Cubs, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

10:09 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 0-for-3 with a walk with Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

11:53 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) sustained a minor ankle injury at Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

4:06 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

1:47 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) his hot start this spring, Cruz may still open the year at Triple-A, according to the Associated Press. "There's still development to be had there," manager Derek Shelton said. "Oneil is going to have an impact on our club this year at some point. When that is, I don't think any of us know."

9:28 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Reds.

11:36 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 2-for-5 with two singles, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Reds.

4:08 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

11:04 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) contract will be selected by the Pirates on Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

7:38 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is expected to be called up to Triple-A Indianapolis to close out the season, Jarrod Prugar of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

11:25 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI in Double-A Altoona's 11-3 win over Somerset on Friday.

5:39 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (forearm) was activated from the 7-day injured list by Double-A Altoona on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

5:49 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz (forearm) has resumed taking full swings in the batting cage, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

5:47 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz (forearm) is still experiencing mild symptoms, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

1:08 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) has been diagnosed with a forearm strain, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

6:29 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) (forearm) was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Tuesday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

1:31 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) is being examined by team doctors in Pittsburgh for a sore forearm, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

10:19 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 4-for-5 with a homer, four RBI and three stolen bases in a 9-4 win over Richmond on Wednesday.

4:55 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was optioned off the active roster Tuesday.

9:15 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) went 0-for-1 with a walk and run scored in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia.

9:07 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) will start in center field Thursday for the first time in his career, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

8:40 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) the first time Sunday, general manager Ben Cherington announced that Cruz could practice at other positions in addition to shortstop during spring training, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

10:06 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) manager Ben Cherington expects Cruz to take part in spring training despite the 21-year-old's role in an offseason accident in the Dominican Republic, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

2:13 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was detained by transit authorities in the Dominican Republic on Monday after a car he was driving struck a motorcycle in an accident in which three people lost their lives, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports.

10:43 AM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was named to the Pirates' 60-man player pool Sunday.

5:52 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was optioned to Double-A Altoona on Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

10:12 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) who went 1-for-3 with a run scored Wednesday, is batting .235 in 17 Grapefruit-League at-bats.

12:40 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) who saw his first action at the Double-A level in 2019, has received his first invitation to major-league spring training, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

7:56 PM - Oneil Cruz (PIT) was added to the Pirates' 40-man roster Wednesday.