Pirela went 2-for-4 in Saturday's loss to the Orioles.

It's only a three game sample, but Pirela has gotten off to a great start at the plate after being activated off the DL, going 4-for-11 (.364) with a double. He's been slotted into the starting lineup for three of the four games he's been active, and with Stephen Drew continuing to struggle (.182/.275/.375), Pirela could work his way into regular at bats if he keeps hitting.

Pirela (concussion) was activated off the DL and placed on the major league roster Wednesday.

Pirela was expected to join the big league roster after going 11-for-19 at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as part of his rehab stint, and he'll serve as a utility infield option with the possibility of getting some starts against left-handed pitching. He was expected to replace Gregorio Petit on the roster anyway, but Petit will now head to the DL after suffering a right hand contusion.

Pirela (concussion) has joined the Yankees in Toronto but won't be officially activated from the disabled list until Wednesday, Newsday's Erik Boland reports.

Pirela struggled in the lower levels of the minors during his rehab assignment, but he then went 11-for-19 over four games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, with a home run and four doubles. Pirela may immediately replace Gregorio Petit as the Yankees' top utility infielder.

Pirela (concussion) is 11-for-19 with a home run during four games of a rehab stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Pirela had trouble at the plate in the lower levels of his rehab assignment, going 1-for-14 between High-A and Double-A, but he's been lights out lately and has turned in three consecutive three-hit games. The team has reported that he's close to making a return, and with the way he's been hitting at Triple-A, activating him straight to the major league roster remains a possibility.

Pirela (concussion) will continue his rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, The Westchester Journal News reports.

Pirela has now played in four rehab games the lower levels of the Yankees organization, so it appears he may be getting close to be activated off the disabled list. General manager Brian Cashman indicated that he's not sure if Pirela will join the major league roster as a utility infielder or if he'd send him to Triple-A to get him regular starts once healthy, but he should have a chance to crack the big league roster at some point this season regardless of the decision.

Pirela (concussion) went 0-for-4 with a run scored in his first rehab game with High-A Tampa on Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Pirela continues his progress back from a concussion late in spring training. He'll likely require at least a few more games before potentially returning to the Yankees, and could take on a bench role with the club when proven healthy.

Pirela (concussion) will begin a rehab stint at High-A Tampa on Sunday.

Pirela has been out with concussion symptoms since late in spring training, but it appears he's finally begun to turn the corner in his recovery. He'll likely remain at Tampa for a few games to pick up some at-bats and get acclimated again, before gradually moving up to some of the Yankees' advanced affiliates. Once healthy, he could be activated from the disabled list and used as an infield option off the bench.

Pirela (concussion) hit off Chris Capuano in Yankees camp this week and is expected to begin playing in games Monday, Brian Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Pirela continues to recover from a concussion issue, but seems to be progressing nicely. Assuming no setbacks occur, he shouldn't be out too much longer, and could take on a bench role with the Yankees upon his return.

Pirela (concussion) took batting practices and fielded grounders Tuesday, Newsday reports.

Pirela was able to get through the activities without incident and is slated to play in extended spring games next week. There's still no timetable on when he might be activated off the disabled list, but the 25-year-old appears to be nearing a return.

Pirela (concussion) has been cleared for all baseball activities and will play in extended spring training games, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Pirela has now been out over three weeks since sustaining the concussion, but he's slated to appear in extended spring training games at some point next week. With the injury to Brendan Ryan and the struggles of Didi Gregorius and Stephen Drew, Pirela has a chance to join the major league team when's he activated.

Pirela (concussion) has resumed baseball activities, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Now close to three weeks removed from suffering a concussion, Pirela has been cleared to field groundballs and take swings. However, he is not ready to play in games and there is no timetable for him to start up with a rehab assignment.

Pirela (concussion) was placed on the 7-day DL, MLB.com reports.

Pirela suffered a concussion on Mar. 21 and hasn't returned to game action. A timetable for his return isn't clear.

Pirela has not resumed baseball activities and is still limited to riding the exercise bike, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

With both Didi Gregorius and Brendan Ryan suffering injuries of their own late in camp, Pirela could be in line to make the big league roster and potentially fill in as the team's starting shortstop if he's ready to go by Opening Day. That possibility seems unlike though, as Pirela has not made much progress toward returning to the field and may be forced to start the year on the disabled list.

Pirela is still dealing with concussion symptoms and isn't expected to return to game action soon, LoHud.com reports.

Pirela was able to ride a bike Wednesday without any problems but felt dizzy when attempting to do so again Thursday. The 25-year-old will visit with a neurologist again but at this point it's looking like there's a possibility that his spring is done. If that's the case and he's unable to work his way into any more Grapefruit League games, Pirela would likely head to the minors to start the season.

Pirela (concussion) has rejoined the team and plans to start lightly working out, LoHud.com reports.

Pirela has reported feeling better, but it will be important to see how he reacts following the work out. The 25-year-old previously sustained a concussion two years ago and reported that the symptoms are not as bad this time. There's still no clear timetable of when he might return to the field, but he'll likely need to return for at least one spring game if he's going to be on the Opening Day big league roster.

Pirela (concussion) is feeling better Monday and is scheduled to go through the IMPACT test, ESPN Deportes' Marly Rivera reports.

This is good news, and we should have a better idea when he will be back on the field following the results of this upcoming test for symptoms.

Pirela's MRI and CT scans came back negative and he has been discharged from the hospital, Sweeny Murti of Sportsradio 66 WFAN reports.

Pirela suffered a concussion and was carted off the field in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets after colliding with the outfield wall chasing down a fly ball. His exact status should be updated over the next couple of days, but as for now it seems that he was able to avoid any serious injuries.

Pirela suffered a concussion due to a collision with the outfield wall in Sunday's Grapefruit League tilt against the Mets, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.

Pirela had to be carted off the field because of the issue, and it appears the concussion may have been relatively severe. The injury is a setback for the youngster, as he has had a strong showing this spring in an attempt to make the Opening Day roster. While it's still possible for him to do so, missing extended time heading into the season wouldn't do anything to help his chances.

Pirela was carted off the field after crashing into the outfield wall in Sunday's Grapefruit League action against the Mets, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Pirela, who has been having a strong spring showing while auditioning for an Opening Day roster spot, has been given time in the outfield since Jacoby Ellsbury suffered an injury of his own. The exact extent of the injury is still unknown, and while it could possibly be just a precautionary measure, it's obviously not an encouraging sign that he had to be helped off the field. More news about the precise issue and a timetable should become available after the completion of Sunday's game.

Pirela went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's Grapefruit League win over the Nationals.

After an impressive 2014 campaign with Triple-A Scranton, slashing .305/.351/.441 with 10 homers, Pirela could find a spot on the big league roster by Opening Day. The Yankees re-signed Stephen Drew over the offseason to assume second base duties, but it's not out of the question that Pirela could take over the starting role at some point this season. The 25-year-old will have to impress the club in spring training, but he's gotten off to a good start batting .375 with two RBI.