With the division rival Cubs coming into town, the Pirates are calling on their top prospect for a mid-season boost.
Pittsburgh is calling up shortstop Oneil Cruz to the big-league club, in news first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided. Manager Derek Shelton later confirmed that Cruz was heading to the majors, per Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Cruz, 23, made his brief major league debut last year, playing in two games in October. He went 3-for-9 with a home run and three RBI with four strikeouts, but presumably now will get an extended look.