Pirates option IF/OF Nick Yorke to Triple-A Indianapolis, opening roster spot for road trip

Kevin Gorman TribLive Sun, May 17, 2026 • 05:12 PM

Pirates third baseman Nick Yorke rounds the bases past third base coach Tony Beasley after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Rays on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at PNC Park. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Yorke to Triple-A Indianapolis following Sunday’s 6-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, creating a roster opening for their six-game road trip.

A corresponding move will be announced before Tuesday’s game at the St. Louis Cardinals.

Yorke, 24, is batting .197/.279/.276 with three doubles, one home run and six RBIs in 27 games this season for the Pirates. He was 0 for 8 in four games since being recalled from Indianapolis on May 8.

This is the second time Yorke has been optioned to the minors. After making the Opening Day roster, he was sent to Indianapolis on May 2. In three games there, he was 0 for 10 with two strikeouts, one walk and one steal.