Pirates' Oneil Cruz out 4-6 weeks with hand fractures; Esmerlyn Valdez recalled
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Colin Beazley
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Summary
Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to non-displaced fractures in the fourth and fifth metacarpals of his left hand. He was placed on the 10-day injured list and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Manager Don Kelly noted a soft tissue issue as well, but the team's sports medicine director said that is not a primary concern. The Pirates recalled Esmerlyn Valdez in a corresponding roster move.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledCruz is dealing with a soft tissue issue, as well.
Soft tissue involvement happens with any fracture and is not a primary concern for Cruz.
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