Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz accepted an invitation on Tuesday to compete in Monday's Home Run Derby in Atlanta. Cruz is the fifth player to commit to the competition, held one day before the All-Star Game.

Oneil Cruz, who has continued to hit homers and swipe bags for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has joined Cal Raleigh, Ronald Acuña Jr. and others as part of next week's Home Run Derby field.

No Pete Alonso, no problem. The 2025 Home Run Derby got a massive power boost Tuesday, when Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz was announced for the event. Cruz will join a suddenly stacked group of power hitters at the event — which include Cal Raleigh, James Wood, Byron Buxton and Ronald Acuña Jr.