Pirates' Jared Triolo Taking Next Step in Injury Rehab

How Triolo Has Progressed From His Injury

Triolo was with the team for a few days before he went down to Florida to start his rehab, where he resumed all baseball activities, then later started running the bases.

What the Pirates are most focused on with Triolo is how he is moving, particularly around the base paths and on defense, as the patellar tendon is where the knee is extending, particularly, as the connection between the knee cap and the tibia.

Triolo began his rehab assignment with Bradenton on April 24, where he went 0-for-5 in two games, but walked twice, stole a base and scored a run in the 6-3 win over Clearwater on April 26.

"It was good," Triolo said on finally getting back to playing again. "Just talking with some of those guys down there, they asked me a bunch of questions. Playing baseball is a lot of fun. So I had fun."

Triolo will now face higher competition at Double-A and then likely go and play for Triple-A Indianapolis before making his full return to the Pirates, but as of now, he feels great and ready to go.

"I think I have to play some back-to-back games, just for the longevity of a game," Triolo said. "Other than that, everything feels good. Defense and swing feel good. Running feels good."

Pirates Hoping to Get Triolo Back Soon

The Pirates would love to have Triolo back with them, especially with the season they're having at 16-13 and looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2015.

Triolo is great defensively around the infield, winning a Gold Glove Award as a utility player in 2024 and then was a finalist in 2025, with his ability to play all four spots.

His play at third base is what sets him apart, posting 13 defensive runs saved (DRS) and nine outs above average (OAA) in his career at the position.

Pirates manager Don Kelly was glad to see Triolo back and that he is happy with his infielder's progression from injury, which should have him back as a permanent fixture in the clubhouse moving forward.

“Yeah it was one game and did it round third [base] and for him, it’s great to see him back<" Kelly said. "Everything’s going smooth so far. He’ll continue his rehab tomorrow and then we’ll see what it is. Mentally, that’s a tough thing to overcome, getting one game, he’s over at third and then he gets third but he’s a ball player. He’ll be ready to roll."