Pirates To Move Oneil Cruz To Center Field
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2024 1:15 pm
The Pittsburgh Pirates will move Oneil Cruz to center field.
Asked whether this is a permanent move or just an experiment, manager Derek Shelton said, \"I think right now, we\'re looking at him as a center fielder.\"
The Pirates will slot Isiah Kiner-Falefa in as Cruz\'s replacement at shortstop.
Cruz is listed at 6\'7\" and there\'s never really been a player of that size at that position for an extended period of time. Pittsburgh has given it a try but the results haven’t been great.
Cruz has over 1,700 Major League innings at shortstop now, but with -8 Defensive Runs Saved and -13 Outs Above Average.