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'We hear it from the fans:' As calls for Cruz get louder, Pirates maintain his development comes first

ATLANTA – If you’re wondering why Oneil Cruz is still with Class AAA Indianapolis, the good news is that he will most likely be called up in the near future.

If you’ve spoken up about it, well, at least know you’ve been heard.

“We hear it from the fans,” director of coaching and player development John Baker told traveling media in the visitors dugout at Truist Park Friday. “I know what the fans want in Pittsburgh is winning baseball, and that's what I'm trying to help create in my position. Great players for Shelty [manager Derek Shelton] and DK [bench coach Don Kelly] to be able to put out on the field, because ultimately, we do want to win.