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Pirates Acquire Outfielder Bryan De La Cruz
Power Bat Bolsters Pirates' Offense
De La Cruz Adds Power
The Pittsburgh Pirates have bolstered their offense by acquiring outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from the Miami Marlins. With 18 home runs this season, De La Cruz adds a much-needed power bat to aPirates lineup that has struggled in that department.Impressive Stats
De La Cruz, 27, has been a consistent performer for the Marlins in his four seasons with the team. This season, he is batting .245 with 51 RBI, a .707 OPS, and a 0.2 WAR. He has established himself as a prominent member of the Marlins' lineup.Pirates Make Trade
The Pirates made the move to acquire De La Cruz as part of a pair of 11th-hour deals they swung at the trade deadline on Tuesday. The move gives the Pirates a significant boost to their offense, which ranks near the bottom of the league in home runs.De La Cruz Bolsters Lineup
With Bryan Reynolds and his 18 home runs being the only other true outfield power threat in the Pirates' lineup, De La Cruz's addition is a major boon to the team's offense. His power and consistency will provide a much-needed boost to the Pirates' lineup as they look to improve their standing in the National League Central. 
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