It was another Sunday of hard knocks for several MLB players including Pittsburgh shortstop Oneil Cruz who could be lost for the season.
Cruz, the Pirates star shortstop, suffered a fractured ankle after crashing into White Sox catcher Seby Zavala. It was a collision that resulted in the benches clearing in the sixth inning at PNC Park.
Cruz attempted to score from third base on a weak grounder:
The @Pirates have won 6 of their first 9 games and are playing exciting baseball, so naturally it’s time for the injury monster to bite.
Oneil Cruz will be out for a while with a broken ankle. pic.twitter.com/b6OnQPpntZ
— Tim Murtaugh (@TimMurtaugh) April 9, 2023
A Big Loss for Boston
Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall suffered an apparent wrist injury while making a diving play in center field. It was the same wrist on which he underwent season-ending surgery in 2022. Duvall signed with the club this past offseason on a one-year, $7MM guarantee. He was off to a torrid start in Boston. He’s 15-33 (.455) with a .514 on-base percentage, 1.030 slugging percentage. He’s also slugged, four homers, five doubles, one triple, 14 RBIs and 11 runs in eight games.
Adam Duvall with an absolute no-doubter 🔥
4th of the year.
13th & 14th RBIs.
9 runs scored.— Big Sox Guy (@BigSoxGuy) April 8, 2023
Yankees make a series of roster moves
New York placed right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga on the 15-day IL due to elbow inflammation. He had an MRI that didn’t show any structural damage but did reveal swelling in the joint. Loaisiga been one of the best relievers in the game and has a 1.56 ERA over his past 37 games.
New York’s Top Prospect is hurt
Highly regarded infield prospect Oswald Peraza is dealing with a hamstring issue which has kept on the bench for Triple-A Scranton. It likely cost Peraza a chance at being called up when Josh Donaldson went on the injured list. The Yankees instead brought up veteran Willie Randolph.
The Giants lose a veteran catcher
San Francisco Giants placed veteran backstop Roberto Perez on the 60-day injured list due to a right rotator cuff strain. Austin Wynns was selected from Triple-A to take the vacancy behind the plate. The Giants also say that injured catcher Joey Bart (back) is expected to start a rehab assignment in the next few days.
Darin Ruf trade comes full circle with return to the Giants organization
San Francisco announced the signing of first baseman/OF Darin Ruf to a minor league deal. Ruf, who was released by the Mets on April 2, was traded to New York by the Giants at the 2022 deadline.
BREAKING: Giants Legend Darin Ruf is re-signing with San Francisco on a Minor League Deal per @jaysonst
— Barstool Baseball (@StoolBaseball) April 8, 2023
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