SB Nation Reacts results: Should the Pirates move on from Oneil Cruz?

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - MARCH 31: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after hitting a two RBI home run in the 9th inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on March 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

This week’s question asked you about Oneil Cruz, who’s poor performance in the field has stuck out like a sore thumb. He has had a good start at thr plate, currently hitting .290 with 3 home runs for the 5-3 Buccs. But the 27-year-old is getting to the point in his career when it’s less about pontential and more — he is what he is at this point. So we asked our readers if it was time to move on from Cruz. Here is what you said:

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So there you have it. A full two-thirds of Pirates fans voted that it’s time to move on. I thought it would be a little lower than that but understand the frustration with the highly talented but also highly mercurial Cruz.

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