Oneil Cruz placed on concussion IL, Ronny Simon called up and starting

The Pirates have placed centerfielder Oneil Cruz on the seven-day Injured last after an apparent injury in Tuesday night’s 14-0 loss to the Brewers in Milwaukee.

Cruz’s head was seen colliding with left fielder Jack Suwinski after a play in the fourth inning.

The Pirates have called up outfielder Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Cruz’s spot on the roaster.

The 25-year-old Simon was claimed off waivers from the Marlins in early June has hit .291 for the Indians with seven home runs, seven doubles and a triple.

He also has 30 RBI, 35 runs scored, 32 walks and 24 stolen bases over 52 games with Indy.

He’s started in left and right fight for Indianapolis.

Simon will wear #63 and start in right field in the finale against the Brewers Wednesday afternoon.

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