Oneil Cruz to the Injured List for Concussion
Pittsburgh, USA – The Pittsburgh Pirates announced this Wednesday the inclusion of center fielder Oneil Cruz on the seven-day injured list due to a concussion. The incident occurred during Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, in which the Pirates suffered a defeat.
The Dominican player had to leave the game in an intermediate stage, after a collision with his teammate Jack Suwinski while trying to catch a ball in center field.
The impact and injury of Cruz were evident in this play:In a corresponding move, the team promoted Dominican outfielder Ronny Simon from its Triple-A affiliate Indianapolis to fill the roster position.
Cruz, 26, maintains a batting average of .207 this season, with a total of 18 home runs, 51 RBIs, and 34 stolen bases, leading this last department in the National League.