PITTSBURGH -- After taking part in a simulated game Tuesday afternoon, Tyler Glasnow, the Pirates' No. 1 prospect, and catcher Chris Stewart will head to the Minor Leagues this weekend to continue their injury rehabilitation.
Stewart will begin a rehab assignment on Friday with Double-A Altoona. He plans to catch seven innings and initially play every other day as he tests out his aching left knee. The Pirates have gradually ramped up Stewart's workload over the past few weeks, preparing him to play in games.
"I didn't want to slowly break into it.