PITTSBURGH -- Following surgery last week, Jameson Taillon's pathology report came back positive for testicular cancer. The Pirates right-hander will be re-evaluated by doctors and surgeons next week, head athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday, but he has been cleared for light baseball activities.
After Taillon informed the Pirates medical staff of an abnormality, he consulted with Dr. John C. Lyne, who performed surgery on May 8 at Allegheny General Hospital. Taillon has reported to PNC Park the last two days, playing catch and performing some cardiovascular exercises.
"He got to see his teammates the past two days, and you could just see the joy in these guys' eyes," Tomczyk said.