Cruz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored Saturday against the Cubs.

Cruz went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Angels.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz's recurring left ankle issues are not believing to be a long-term concern, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Cruz is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Angels.

Cruz went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 5-3 win over the Rockies.

Cruz isn't in the Pirates' lineup Tuesday against the Athletics, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Cruz (ankle) is starting at shortstop and batting third Sunday against the Giants, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Cruz isn't in Pittsburgh's lineup Saturday against the Giants after tweaking his ankle during Friday's game, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Cruz was placed back into the Pirates' lineup versus the Mets on Tuesday after a lineup adjustment.

Cruz is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.