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Oneil Cruz sent down, won't make Opening Day roster
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MLB Injured Report: Oneil Cruz Among Top Players to the IL
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Pirates Confident Oneil Cruz Will Play Again in 2023
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Oneil Cruz will not return for Pirates in 2023 season
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MLB News: Pirates shortstop Oniel Cruz officially out remainder of 2023 season - Bucs Dugout
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Oneil Cruz injury: Pirates shortstop fractures left ankle on slide, expected to miss four months
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Fantasy Baseball Injury Rankings: Top 38 IL stashes suggest Nick Lodolo, Oneil Cruz could be worth the wait
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz eyes late summer return from broken ankle - ESPN
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Oneil Cruz will not return for Pirates in 2023 season
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Oneil Cruz Won't Return This Season - MLB Trade Rumors