On Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will open up a series with the Baltimore Orioles (at home).
The Pirates most recently beat the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 8-3.
They are 3-3 in their first six games of the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Roster Move
GettyManager Don Kelly #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Before their game against Baltimore, the Pirates announced that they had made a roster move.
The Pirates wrote (via X): “ROSTER MOVE: We have optioned OF Billy Cook to Triple-A Indianapolis.”
Cook has appeared in three games so far this season.
Billy Cook #25 of the Pittsburgh Pirates flies out against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning at Comerica Park on June 19, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
Cook’s MLB Career
GettyBilly Cook #28 of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 21, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Cook was picked in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
He has spent part of three seasons playing for the Pirates.
Over 22 career games, Cook is batting .236 with three home runs, eight RBI’s, seven runs and one stolen base.
MLB Social Media Reacts To Cook Decision
GettyBilly Cook #28 of the Pittsburgh Pirates takes the field in the first inning of his major league debut during the game against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on September 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Kevin Gorman: “The Pirates announced a roster move — optioning OF/1B Billy Cook to Triple-A Indianapolis — that opens a spot for SS Konnor Griffin to make his MLB debut in the home opener Friday at PNC Park.”
@BCox5503: “I suspected this would be the move.”
@JustinBenson13: “Team cheerleader is gone”
GettyBilly Cook #28 of the Pittsburgh Pirates singles in the eighth inning of his major league debut during the game against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on September 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
@Beck2525M: “I hope he cones back soon”
@BucsBounty: “Interesting. So there will be two moves? Either someone to IL or DFA and then a recall and contract selection for Griffin? Or did I miss something? Whatever… Griffin is a Pirate for a while.”
@Jess_cooper3: “Well I’m not a fan of that”
Looking Ahead For Pittsburgh
GettyManager Don Kelly #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates watches their game against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Comerica Park on June 17, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
Friday’s game will be the first that the Pirates have played at home this season.
Following the Orioles, they will play their next series on April 6 when they host the San Diego Padres.
The Pirates last made the MLB playoffs during the 2015 season.
That said, there is a lot of hype around the franchise due to their young stars.
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