Pirates Finalize Opening Day Position Groups

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have just a few days before Opening Day and they know who their positon players are to start the season.

Both outfielder Billy Cook and utility player Nick Yorke have made the Pirates' Opening Day roster, as they are the 12th and 13th position players on the 26-man roster.

This comes after the Pirates' most recent Spring Training cuts, which saw them option catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores Jr. to Triple-A Indianapolis and reassign infielder Alika Williams to minor league camp.

Cook and Yorke are already on the 40-man roster and those cuts make just 13 position players remaining in both Major League Camp and the 40-man roster, so that puts them on the team for Opening Day.

Yorke will serve as the Pirates' main utility option, especially after they optioned Tyler Callihan to Triple-A, plus, Jared Triolo serving as the every day third baseman.

Cook will provide depth in the outfield and get his first real chance to play in the major leagues with the Pirates.

Pirates Opening Day Position Players (Groups)

Catchers

• Joey Bart
• Henry Davis

Infielders

• Nick Gonzales
• Spencer Horwitz
• Brandon Lowe
• Jared Triolo

Infielders/Outfielders

• Ryan O'Hearn
• Nick Yorke

Outfielders

• Billy Cook
• Oneil Cruz
• Jake Mangum
• Bryan Reynolds

Designated Hitter

• Marcell Ozuna