The Pittsburgh Pirates offense was absolutely putrid in 2025. While many are to blame for that development, perhaps no one is more at fault than former shortstop and current center fielder Oneil Cruz.
It feels like it's been forever that the Pirates and their fans have been waiting for a breakout from the supersized outfielder. His potential is tantalizing, but after a 110 wRC+ in his first full season in the bigs in 2024, Cruz made Pirates' history in 2025, yet also made it feel as if it might be time to cut bait.