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Pirates pipeline: As debate continues, those around Oneil Cruz have no doubt about shortstop abilities Oneil Cruz wants to be a 6-foot-7 shortstop. That is the Pirates’ No. 4 prospect’s current position, it’s what he’s always played...

JUNE 11, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Big night at plate Cruz went 4-for-5 with a homer, four RBI and three stolen bases in a 9-4 win over Richmond on Wednesday.

Impact After a slow start for Double-A Altoona, Cruz has strung together a seven-game hitting streak during which he's gone 11-for-30 with three homers and five stolen bases. On the downside, the 22-year-old has already made eight errors in 22 games while playing shortstop exclusively. A move to the outfield may still be in the offing. After a lackluster showing in spring training, Cruz is building back his prospect tag and could become a candidate for promotion to Triple-A this summer.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates farm report for June 2, 2021: Oneil Cruz has 4 hits, homer for Altoona INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-12) and Columbus (Indians) were rained out. They will play a doubleheader at 5:05 p.m. Friday. Next: Thursday vs....

JUNE 3, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Sent to minors Cruz was optioned off the active roster Tuesday.

Impact Cruz could make a push for his big-league debut at some point this season, but it's no surprise he won't be on the Opening Day roster. The 22-year-old shortstop has yet to advance beyond Double-A and has gone just 1-for-20 at the plate in Grapefruit League action so far this spring. He's expected to spend some time in center field as he looks to expand his versatility, which could give him more paths to the major-league roster.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rough spring start Cruz went 0-for-1 with a walk and run scored in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia.

Impact He has just one hit and two walks in 19 spring at-bats. Despite talks of moving the 22-year-old to the outfield, Cruz has primarily played shortstop on defense this spring, making only two appearances in center field. He's likely ticketed for Triple-A Indianapolis in an effort to gain experience in the upper minors before potentially making his MLB debut later this summer.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gregory Polanco wants to see Oneil Cruz shine in the Pirates outfield Oneil Cruz shifting to the outfield has been an intriguing storyline of spring training. Gregory Polanco likes what he sees.

MARCH 7, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates: Relax, Oneil Cruz Is a Slow Starter The Pittsburgh Pirates are rebuilding and one of their top prospects is a notoriously slow starter. There is no reason to panic if he gets...

MARCH 5, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates: Oneil Cruz Starting to Play in the Outfield Pittsburgh Pirates top shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz is starting to make the transition to the outfield as he's starting to get playing time...

MARCH 5, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Future shortstop? Outfielder? Regardless, Pirates' Oneil Cruz faces pivotal year Oneil Cruz is the Pittsburgh Pirates' most talented shortstop. He also is potentially their best center fielder and best right fielder.

MARCH 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cruz 'center' of spring attention with Bucs BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Pirates penciled Oneil Cruz into the lineup at center field for Thursday’s 6-1 win over the Braves, giving the natura...

MARCH 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly Oneil Cruz insists he's a shortstop. One problem: genetics.

MARCH 4, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly Oneil Cruz insists he’s a shortstop. One problem: genetics.

MARCH 4, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz is happy moonlighting in the outfield but insists he's still a shortstop

MARCH 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz is happy moonlighting in the outfield but insists he's still a shortstop

MARCH 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Pirates' Oneil Cruz forays into outfield but still wants to be an MLB shortstop It’s discussed as almost an inevitability that Oneil Cruz will end up a full-time outfielder one day. Maybe he will. The 6-foot-7, 22-year-o...

MARCH 4, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Breaks in outfield glove Cruz will start in center field Thursday for the first time in his career, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Impact "It's just adding something else to his tool box, and like we've talked about, versatility is important for our roster," manager Derek Shelton said. "So we're going to put him out there and see how it goes." While there's a good chance Cruz's final destination is right field, Shelton shifted him to center for this game because the angles are more similar to his old shortstop position. The 22-year-old is 1-for-5 with a walk in the early going.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training 2021: Oneil Cruz gets a Spot in the Lineup The Pittsburgh Pirates have played a lot of players who are expected to open the year with the club. Today, one of their top prospects will...

MARCH 2, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Hint of position move For 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 Sport...

Impact While Cherington believes that the 22-year-old could play shortstop in the big leagues, Cruz's most likely path to Pittsburgh may be as a right fielder given his 6-foot-7 stature. The general manager gave no update to the offseason accident involving Cruz, but he has already gone on record indicating alcohol was not a part of the car crash that took the lives of three people, and he doesn't expect the tragedy to impact Cruz's baseball future. The prospect batted .245 with a 1:14 BB:K in 49 at-bats during Dominican Winter League play.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates: Making the Case to Move Oneil Cruz to Right Field While highly touted slugging prospect Oneil Cruz has always played infield during his minor league career, there is a case to be made for th...

JANUARY 9, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates News: Gregory Polanco, Oneil Cruz Struggling In Winter Ball Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco and prospect Oneil Cruz are both playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic this offseason....

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates A to Z: After ‘tragic accident,’ club counting on Oneil Cruz to make it to majors During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfiel...

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates: Timeline Of Events For Oneil Cruz Accident With the Oneil Cruz situation happening about a month ago, I feel it's time to put together a comprehensive timeline of important events rel...

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Spring training still possible General 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 Tribun...

Impact "No reason to believe he wouldn't be available for spring training, full participant," Cherington said. "No information that I have that would suggest he wouldn't be." The accident took the lives of three people. Some reports coming out of the Dominican Republic remain unclear and fantasy owners will still need to take a wait-and-see approach with the fallout from the tragedy.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly

NL Central teams at the start of spring training