Pittsburgh Pirates Place Jared Triolo on Injured List

Billy Cook recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:53pm

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The Pirates' roster moves highlight the need for depth and adaptability in a long baseball season.Today in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed infielder Jared Triolo on the injured list due to right knee tendinitis. The team has recalled Billy Cook from their Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis to take Triolo's roster spot.

Why it matters

Triolo has been a key contributor for the Pirates this season, so his absence due to injury could impact the team's performance. The Pirates are hoping Cook can provide depth and production while Triolo recovers.

The details

The Pirates made the roster moves on Saturday, April 6, 2026. Triolo has been dealing with the knee issue and the team decided to place him on the injured list to allow him time to fully recover. Cook, who has been playing well in the minors, will now get an opportunity at the major league level.

Triolo was placed on the injured list on April 6, 2026.
Cook was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on April 6, 2026.

The players

Jared Triolo

An infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates who has been placed on the injured list due to right knee tendinitis.

Billy Cook

A player who has been recalled from the Pittsburgh Pirates' Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis to take Triolo's roster spot.