Cole (triceps) will not be ready to return the first day he is activated from the disabled list, Adam Berry of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole has begun playing catch but has not thrown off of a mound yet, so he still has some work to do in his rehab. In order to prevent further injury, it is likely that the Pirates hold their ace out until he is fully healthy. Cole will return to the top of their rotation once back and will look to build off his 2.77 ERA.