Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs: Sep 12, 2026

Cruz was scratched from the Pirates' starting lineup against the Cardinals on Monday due to an illness.

Pirates GM Ben Cherington said that Jones (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Single-A Bradenton, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.

Ballesteros went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's 9-7 loss against the Padres.

Boyd did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks over four-plus innings against the Padres. He struck out four.