Triolo's Return Boosts Pirates' Infield

0:00It's May 2, from first pitch to the final out. This is MLB News Today, Powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. The Pittsburgh Pirates just got a big boost with Infield or Jared Trial Lo back from the injured list after a right knee injury. He got hurt on April 3 during the home opener against the Baltimore Orioles, missed time since April 5th, and wrapped up rehab with double A, Altoona. To make room, they sent Nick York down to AAA Indianapolis. Trio Lo is their top defender. A goal glove winner in 2024 and a finalist last year. He shines at second and third base with standout stats like, plus 13 defensive runs saved at third. Now the Infield looks solid with him, likely at third, Spencer Horowitz at first, Brandon Lo at second, and Connor Griffin at short. Fans in the team are hyped because his glove work stabilizes a unit that's needed it. York still gives him flexibility for rest days, but Trio Lo's return means fewer errors and better range going forward.

1:00Nick Gonzalez has been on fire at third base, hitting 333 to lead the Pirates in rank high in the national league. Trio Lo struggled with the bat last season until a late hot streak, but his rehab showed promise with five hits and a three run homer in 13 at bats. The Pirates need trial to match consistently at the major league level alongside that elite defense to really turn things around this year.