OCTOBER 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Oneil Cruz ends big year in Pittsburgh When a team is in rebuilding mode, there are going to be plenty of opportunities for prospects to get up to the big leagues and show what th...
Jonathan India - May not play Sunday India may not start in Sunday's season finale against the Pirates, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact India is also out of Saturday's lineup, though no injury has been announced. It's been an impressive rookie season for India, as he currently has a .269/.375/.458 line with 21 home runs, 69 RBI, 96 runs scored and 12 stolen bases. Max Schrock shifted to second base and Delino DeShields entered the lineup in India's place Saturday.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Farmer - Done for season Farmer (abdomen) will not play in either of the Reds' final two games, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact Farmer was held out of Saturday's lineup due to an abdominal strain, and it was later revealed that he would also be sidelined Sunday. He'll close the season with a .263/.316/.416 line to go along with 16 home runs, 63 RBI and 60 runs scored. Jose Barrero starts in Farmer's place at shortstop while hitting sixth Saturday, and he may get another chance to start Sunday.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates pumped to see Oneil Cruz make his MLB debut Saturday Oneil Cruz isn’t your average prospect. In many ways. So the Pirates are understandably excited to see his MLB debut.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pitching coach Oscar Marin offers his takeaways for Pirates staff in 2021 Oscar Marin has to be strong-minded right now. The Pirates pitching has not been good. The group has the third-worst team ERA in Major Leagu...
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Hoy Jun Park - Not starting Saturday Park isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
Impact Even though right-hander Tyler Mahle is starting for Cincinnati on Saturday, Park will get a day off. Michael Chavis will shift to third base while Cole Tuckers starts at the keystone.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Newman - Retreats to bench Newman isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds.
Impact Newman went 3-for-4 with two RBI, a run and a strikeout in Friday's series opener, and he'll get a breather Saturday. Oneil Cruz will make his major-league debut at shortstop and bat eighth.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
