"Pirates' Oneil Cruz out for 4 months after ankle surgery"
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is expected to miss four months after fracturing his left ankle in a collision at home plate during Sunday's 1-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Cruz underwent surgery to stabilize the fractured fibula and address the injury to the syndesmosis. The Pirates anticipate a return to action in four months. Infielder Mark Mathias was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, as the Pirates placed Cruz on the injured list.
