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Pirates Put Oneil Cruz on IL, Hand Fracture

6/11/2026

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Oneil Cruz Injured

The Pirates placed outfielder Oneil Cruz on the injured list June 8, 2026 after fracturing his left hand.
He broke the fourth and fifth metacarpals sliding into home plate against Atlanta.
He was hitting .264 with 14 homers, 44 RBIs, 21 steals and a .822 OPS.
He will miss four to six weeks, prompting Pittsburgh to recall Billy Cook and to place Henry Davis on the paternity list, recalling Rafael Flores Jr.

Summary

Cruz Joins 10-10

Cruz became the first MLB player in 2026 to reach ten home runs and ten stolen bases.
He ranks second in the NL and fourth in stolen bases behind Nasim Nuñez, with 14 homers tying him for ninth in the NL and 20th in MLB.
His 44 RBI rank him seventh in the NL and 14th, aiding Pittsburgh’s sixth-place standing with 336 runs and keeping him on pace for 30-HR/50-SB club.

History

Historical Context

Since Ken Williams first entered the 30-30 club in 1922, only a handful of sluggers—most notably Barry Bonds in the 1990s—have combined power and speed. Oneil Cruz’s 2026 pursuit of a 30-HR/50-SB season mirrors that trend, underscoring the rarity highlighted by the club’s 51 members and 77 total seasons in MLB history.

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Oneil Cruz Injured

The Pirates placed outfielder Oneil Cruz on the injured list June 8, 2026 after fracturing his left hand.
He broke the fourth and fifth metacarpals sliding into home plate against Atlanta.
He was hitting .264 with 14 homers, 44 RBIs, 21 steals and a .822 OPS.
He will miss four to six weeks, prompting Pittsburgh to recall Billy Cook and to place Henry Davis on the paternity list, recalling Rafael Flores Jr.

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