Cook was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. Cook was in the mix for a role at first base and in the outfield, though he will ultimately begin the season ...

Mar. 12—Billy Cook couldn't help but smile in recognizing the rarity that he made his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates before attending his first big league camp at spring training.

The Pirates have optioned Cook to Triple-A where he will start his year with the Indianapolis Indians. Cook this spring had 25 at-bats and was hitting .160 for an average. He scored four runs ...