Jameson Taillon is planning to make a full recovery from Tommy John surgery, the second such procedure of his professional career, which began when the Pirates selected him No. 2 overall in the 2010 MLB Draft.
But the path back wasn't easy.
Speaking with MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, Taillon opened up on the struggles he faced last season with his injury, his surgery and his journey back to the mound.
" ... last year I felt completely useless," Taillon said. "Like, I would do cardio and get some treatment and that was my day.