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◆NEWSPirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆ROSTERRHP Khristian Curtis changed number to 64◆HOT BATBryan Reynolds: .289 AVG, 2 HR, 5 RBI (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEBrandon Lowe 1-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI◆NEWSPirates checking in on bullpen help◆ROSTERCF Billy Cook changed number to 25◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 2nd in the NL in batting average (.307)◆ROSTERRHP Camilo Doval changed number to 75◆STATBraxton Ashcraft ranks 5th in the NL in wins (14)◆ROSTER2B Ronny Simon changed number to 63

OffBeat

Oneil Cruz’s Return Is Becoming a Major Concern

Aug 7 · 15:32

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Episode Notes

Oneil Cruz is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list, but the Pirates still have no firm timeline for his comeback. Alex Stumpf explains why the lingering hand injury is especially concerning for a hitter whose value is built on power, and why Pittsburgh’s decision not to add another bat at the deadline now looks riskier. With Bryan Reynolds slumping and Ryan O’Hearn injured, the Pirates desperately need Cruz back at full strength. Watch OffBeat for the complete breakdown.