The Pittsburgh Pirates will be sending another player to the All-Star festivities as it was announced that centerfielder Oneil Cruz will be competing in this year’s Home Run Derby.
Cruz will be competing in his ever HR Derby, as he declined the invitation last year, wanting to focus on his physical condition in his first season back from injury. This year though, there has been plenty of talk of the Buccos slugger being added to the group. Cruz said that his family were big campaigners on his behalf.
They’re happier than me, for sure,” Cruz said about his sons Oneil and Owen.