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  • Not starting Sunday
    Caballero is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: Caballero struck out all four times he was at the plate in Saturday's 7-2 win and will get a day off to clear his head. Amed Rosario will serve as the Rays' starting shortstop Sunday and will bat sixth against Yankees right-hander Luis Gil. Rotowire.com Sunday, 9:47 am
     
  • Jose Caballero gets Sunday off vs. Yankees
    Jose Caballero is not in the lineup for Sunday’s tilt against the Yankees.

    Advice: Caballero will take a seat against the Yankees for the finale. Amed Rosario is hitting sixth and playing shortstop while Caballero gets the day off. Rotoworld Sunday, 9:03 am
     
  • Stays hot
    Cruz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored Saturday against the Cubs.

    Advice: Cruz got off to a slow start to the season, though he's managed multiple hits in four of his last five starts. He's hit .500 in that span with two home runs while collecting six RBI and five runs scored. Importantly, Cruz has greatly cut down on his strikeout rate, as he's punched out multiple times in a game only three times in his last 17 starts and struck out at a respectable 23.8 percent clip in that span. Rotowire.com Sunday, 12:05 am
    Oneil CruzPIT - SS
    11:20 am @CHC
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  • Another productive performance
    Cruz went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Angels.

    Advice: Cruz provided the majority of Pittsburgh's offense by delivering a double with the bases loaded in the fifth inning. He's had a productive start to Pittsburgh's homestead, collecting six hits in 18 at-bats while also homering twice and driving in seven. Even more important is that he has struck out only four times in that span, a significantly decreased rate from his 34.7 percent clip this season. Rotowire.com Thursday, 6:43 am
    Oneil CruzPIT - SS
    11:20 am @CHC
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  • Ankle issues not long term
    Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz's recurring left ankle issues are not believing to be a long-term concern, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Advice: Cruz played just nine games before a fractured left ankle ended his 2023 season. The ankle has since bothered him off and on during the 2024 season, including most recently during Monday's game versus the Angels. He's been able to mostly play through it, but you have to wonder whether it could be contributing to Cruz's disappointing .244/.293/.382 batting line. However, at least at this juncture, it does not appear the team is worried about Cruz's ankle problems becoming chronic. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 8:46 am
    Oneil CruzPIT - SS
    11:20 am @CHC
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  • Taking seat against southpaw
    Cruz is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Angels.

    Advice: The left-handed hitting Cruz was in the lineup each of the previous two times the Pirates faced a southpaw, but he will begin Tuesday's game on the bench as the Angels send lefty Patrick Sandoval to the hill. Alika Williams will occupy shortstop and bat ninth. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 11:00 am
    Oneil CruzPIT - SS
    11:20 am @CHC
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