The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently without one of their top players, who recently suffered an injury that has kept him out the past few games. Pi

Cherington also provided an update on starting pitcher Jared Jones, who underwent an internal brace procedure on his right elbow while avoiding full reconstruction of the UCL. Jones is expected to start a throwing program this fall, which Cherington called "an exciting milestone" in his recovery.

During Tuesday’s series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, Cruz collided with left fielder Jack Suwinski in the bottom half of the fourth inning as they both dove for a ball. He was removed from the game shortly after and pinch-hit for by Tommy Pham who took over left field with Suwinski moving to Cruz’s place in center.

Pirates fans will hope that Jones returns in the near future, as they have exciting options for their starting rotation of the future with right-handers in All-Star Paul Skenes and veteran Mitch Keller, rookies in Mike Burrows and Braxton a. nd prospects in Bubba Chandler and left-hander Hunter Barco

In the long-term, Chandler is expected to partner with Paul Skenes at the top of the Pirates' rotation. Fans envisioned the pair would establish themselves as one of the best young duos in the sport as early as 2025, but those plans were put on hold when the team opted to keep Chandler in the minors for most of the season.

Right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo will make his second start of the season Wednesday afternoon when the Pirates host the Blue Jays, Pirates manager Don Kelly said Tuesday at PNC Park. Oviedo joined the team in Pittsburgh ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the Blue Jays,

The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had one of their main bullpen options for more than a month due to injury, but they may have him back sooner rather