Pirates Place Jared Triolo on IL, Recall Billy Cook

Third baseman Triolo out with right knee injury as outfielder/first baseman Cook returns to MLB roster.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 6:54pm

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed third baseman Jared Triolo on the injured list due to a right knee patellar tendon injury. To fill his roster spot, the team has recalled outfielder/first baseman Billy Cook from their Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis.

Why it matters

Triolo's injury is a setback for the Pirates, who were hoping the young third baseman would continue to develop at the major league level this season. Cook's recall provides depth and versatility to the Pirates' lineup as they navigate Triolo's absence.

The details

Triolo, 24, is hitting .217 in six games so far this season. Cook, 25, made the Pirates' opening day roster but only appeared in one game without recording an at-bat before being sent down to Triple-A. In two games at Indianapolis, Cook went 3-for-9 with a home run.

  • Triolo was placed on the injured list on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
  • Cook was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Jared Triolo

A 24-year-old third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates who was placed on the injured list with a right knee patellar tendon injury.

Billy Cook

A 25-year-old outfielder/first baseman who was recalled from the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis to fill Triolo's roster spot.

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The takeaway

Triolo's injury is an early setback for the Pirates, but the recall of the versatile Cook provides the team with additional options as they look to weather Triolo's absence and continue their season.