In a baseball game that appeared more like an audition for potential suitors, the Pittsburgh Pirates got the most out of their trade ... But it was a swing by Oneil Cruz, whose name has come up in trade talks, that proved the difference.

The Arizona Diamondbacks fell to the Pirates in Pittsburgh despite a strong outing by Merrill Kelly, who could be dealt before the trade deadline.

When Oneil Cruz debuted as a 22-year-old with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2021, he was viewed as a potential superstar.

Pirates second. Tommy Pham reaches on error. Fielding error by Eugenio Suarez. Oneil Cruz homers to center field. Tommy Pham scores. Ke'Bryan Hayes grounds out to shortstop, Geraldo Perdomo

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the Pirates have been receiving calls regarding their CF Oneil Cruz.

Multiple teams have reached out to the Pittsburgh Pirates regarding center fielder Oneil Cruz's availability on the trade market, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are entertaining trade offers for star centerfielder Oneil Cruz, which would be the last straw for a despondent fanbase.