Pittsburgh Pirates have activated infielder Jared Triolo from the 10-day injured list in time for Saturday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Reds at home.
The 28-year-old player had been sidelined since April 3rd with a patellar tendon injury affecting his right knee.
Before his injury, the former Gold Glove recipient posted a .217 batting average, collecting five hits in 23 at-bats with one RBI across six appearances for Pittsburgh. During his recovery period, Triolo showed improvement while playing rehabilitation games, posting a .278 batting average with one home run and three RBIs through five games split between Class A Bradenton and Double-A Altoona.
Pittsburgh cleared roster space for Triolo’s return by sending utility player Nick Yorke to Triple-A Indianapolis following Friday’s decisive 9-1 victory over Cincinnati.
The 24-year-old Yorke recorded a .221 batting average with one home run and six RBIs during his 23-game stint with the major league club.
