Before the delay of the regular season, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a handful of pitchers who were set to start the year off on the injured list. However, it seems most have made progress in their rehab from the injuries. Director of sports medicine, Todd Tomczyk, had the following to say according to Adam Berry:
Jameson Taillon has already begun throwing, which is a big step in recovering from Tommy John Surgery. Taillon had to undergo the surgery late last season in August. This was a huge blow to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff.