Pirates Give Latest on Jared Triolo: Nearing Return Timeline

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have been without their best defensive infielder for some time now, but are optimistic he'll return sooner rather than later.

Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk reported that infielder Jared Triolo has resumed almost all baseball activities, that he has transitioned down to Bradenton, Fla. where the Pirates Spring Training site is and will run the bases at some point next week.

It's encouraging news for Triolo, who suffered a patellar tendon injury in the home opener vs. the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on April 3, rounding third base on a run scored.

Triolo stayed in the game, but didn't feature in the next one and then the Pirates placed him on the 10-day injured list on April 5.

When the Pirates Expect Triolo Returning

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that the injury to Triolo would, "take weeks, not days," to heal on his radio show back on April 5.

Tomczyk said that it has technically been weeks. as he's almost two weeks since suffering the injury, but that they're confident in his progression and that he's headed in the right direction.

“Once we see him run the bases next week, I think we’ll have a better idea of resuming sim game activities and baseball game activities," Tomczyk said. "We’re about two-plus weeks right now, which is not uncommon for this type of injury. Again, most importantly, he’s making some nice strides. He transitioned down to Florida, Bradenton to continue his rehab. To pin-point a mark, we’re not there yet.”