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Cruz went 2-for-5 with two singles, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Reds.

After tearing it up in the minors this season, Cruz was awarded a late season call-up, pushed for heavily by manager Derek Shelton. The 6-foot-7 shortstop did not disappoint, scalding a pair of base hits (including one that came off the bat at 118.2 mph) and picking up the first RBI of his career. As the third-ranked prospect in the Pirates' system, there are already high expectations for what the 22-year-old can bring to the table next year.

Baez is not likely to be in Sunday's lineup against Atlanta for the final game of the regular season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Baez was not in the lineup Saturday, though manager Luis Rojas stated that Baez isn't dealing with an injury. Baez will also be available off the bench if needed. If this is the end of his campaign, Baez will head into free agency having posted a .265/.319/.494 line with 31 homers, 87 RBI, 80 runs scored and 18 stolen bases across 546 plate appearances.

Edman isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Edman will get a chance to reset after he went 1-for-9 with a run, a stolen base and a strikeout across the last two games. Edmundo Sosa (wrist) will return to the lineup at second base while Paul DeJong starts at shortstop.

Baez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Baez went 0-for-8 with a run and three strikeouts across the last two games and will be out of the lineup for the first time in nearly a month. Luis Guillorme will start at second base and bat eighth.

Cruz was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Cruz's call-up was expected since manager Derek Shelton wanted to reward the 22-year-old following a successful season in the minors. He'll start at shortstop and bat eighth in his major-league debut against the Reds on Saturday.

Story went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 9-7 win over the Diamondbacks.

The star shortstop knocked in the go-ahead run with a ninth-inning single to help Colorado complete the comeback after being down by seven runs. Story also walked and stole second base in the seventh frame, giving him 20 thefts on the season. It's the third time in four years that he has reached the 20-20 mark; the lone exception was the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, when Story has well on pace to reach the milestone over a 162-game season.

Edman went 0-for-5 in a win over the Cubs on Friday but recorded a stolen base after reaching on a fielder's choice groundout in the fifth inning.

Edman therefore managed to avoid a complete fantasy dud on the night, but his slump at the plate did extend to six games. The outfielder is just 3-for-27 over the course of his skid, although the fact he's only struck out three times during the sample while producing a BABIP just over the Mendoza Line hints at some short-term misfortune when putting the ball in play.

Turner went 2-for-3 with two home runs, five total RBI and a walk in Friday's win over Milwaukee.

Turner went yard with a solo shot in the bottom of the first, but then he added a grand slam in the fifth -- that blast would tie the game at 5-5. The shortstop has 27 homers on the season and already surpassed his previous career-high mark of 19 long balls, established in both 2018 and 2019. He's also hitting .327 with a .905 OPS on the season.

Cruz's contract will be selected by the Pirates on Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Cruz spent most of the season at Double-A Altoona but was promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis in late September. He appeared in six games for Indianapolis and hit .524 with five homers, 11 runs, seven RBI and a stolen base. The 22-year-old will have a chance to make his major-league debut during the final two games of the regular season.

Rojas isn't starting Friday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas went 1-for-12 with two RBI and three strikeouts across the last three games and will get a day off in Friday's series opener. Jazz Chisholm will shift to shortstop while Deven Marrero starts at second base.