Pirates release P Cruz
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Pittsburgh Pirates released pitcher Juan Cruz on Thursday.
The 33-year-old right-hander was released after he cleared waivers and refused his assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Cruz was 1-1 with a 2.78 earned run average in 43 relief appearances for the Pirates this season.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Over 447 career games, including 38 starts, with the Cubs, Braves, Athletics, Diamondbacks, Royals, Rays and Pirates, Cruz has a 38-36 record with a 4.05 ERA.