PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is out indefinitely after fracturing his left ankle in a collision at home plate during Sunday's 1-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Cruz was attempting to score from third on a chopper by Ke'Bryan Hayes when Cruz's leg bent awkwardly beneath him while attempting a late slide. Cruz's leg appeared to collide with the legs of catcher Seby Zavala, who easily tagged out Cruz.
The 6-foot-7 Cruz writhed in pain and the benches and bullpens briefly cleared after Pittsburgh designated hitter Carlos Santana appeared to take exception to Zavala's behavior.