ERIE, Pa. — Jameson Taillon threw three innings in his first rehab start as the Pirates’ young right-hander works his way back from surgery to treat testicular cancer.
Taillon threw 49 pitches, with his fastball sitting between 93 and 95 mph. He also mixed in both breaking pitches. Taillon faced 11 batters, striking out six, and allowed just one hit and one walk.
It was the first competitive appearance for Taillon sine undergoing surgery on May 8 — just 20 days previous. His last outing, which occurred just before Taillon made the discovery that led to his diagnosis, what a five-inning outing in Cincinnati on May 3.