How Long Is Oneil Cruz Out? Hand Injury Updates, Return Timeline for Pirates Outfielder

[ASFN Admin]

You must be registered for see images attach

How Long Is Oneil Cruz Out? Hand Injury Updates, Return Timeline for Pirates Outfielder originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Pirates' brutal stretch of health issues continued with outfielder Oneil Cruz landing on the injured list because of a hand injury.

The 27-year-old is having a productive season, batting .264 with 14 home runs and 44 RBIs. While Pittsburgh did recently get Ryan O'Hearn back from a quad injury, the team will have to move forward without Cruz and Konnor Griffin, who is still recovering from a forearm injury.

Here are the latest updates on Cruz's status and his projected return date.

Oneil Cruz injury updates​

Cruz was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures, retroactive to June 8.

ROSTER MOVES: Today we placed OF Oneil Cruz on the 10-day injured list (left hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures), retroactive to Monday (June 8), and recalled OF Billy Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis.

— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) June 10, 2026

Cruz played against the Braves on June 5 and 6, but he was removed from the starting lineup before the final game of the series because of "recurrent discomfort" in his left hand. He injured his hand on June 6 during a slide into home plate.

How long is Oneil Cruz out?​

Cruz is expected to miss four to six weeks, according to Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Based on that timeline, it's possible that Cruz could be out until the All-Star break in mid-July.

The Pirates recalled Billy Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis to fill the open spot on the active roster.

Oneil Cruz stats 2026​

Stat	Value
Games Played	64
At Bats	250
Hits	66
Runs	45
Doubles	10
Home Runs	14
RBI	44
Stolen Bases	21
Walks	30
Strikeouts	98
AVG	.264
OBP	.350
SLG	.472
OPS	.822

Pirates upcoming schedule 2026​

Date	Opponent	Time (ET)
June 11	vs. Dodgers	6:40 p.m.
June 12	vs. Marlins	6:40 p.m.
June 13	vs. Marlins	4:05 p.m.
June 14	vs. Marlins	12:15 p.m.
June 15	at Athletics	9:40 p.m.
June 16	at Athletics	9:40 p.m.
June 17	at Athletics	9:40 p.m.
June 19	at Rockies	8:40 p.m.
June 20	at Rockies	9:10 p.m.
June 21	at Rockies	3:10 p.m.
June 23	vs. Mariners	6:40 p.m.
June 24	vs. Mariners	6:40 p.m.
June 25	vs. Mariners	12:35 p.m.
June 26	vs. Reds	6:40 p.m.
June 27	vs. Reds	4:05 p.m.
June 28	vs. Reds	1:35 p.m.
June 29	at Phillies	6:40 p.m.
June 30	at Phillies	6:40 p.m.
July 1	at Phillies	6:40 p.m.
July 2	at Phillies	12:35 p.m.

More Pirates​

• Latest Pirates news
• 2026 Pirates schedule
• 2026 Pirates roster
• Complete history of Pirates championships

Continue reading...