Pirates Activate Oneil Cruz From Injured List

August 27, 2025 3:37 am

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated left-hander Andrew Heaney for assignment and activated center fielder Oneil Cruz from the concussion injured list. Heaney allowed five earned runs in the fifth inning Monday night in a 7-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The 34-year-old was signed in the offseason by the Pirates to a one-year deal. Cruz collided with left fielder Jack Suwinski on Aug. 13 while diving for a ball. The Pirates also recalled right-hander Dauri Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned Ronny Simon to Indianapolis.