PITTSBURGH -- Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon took his first major step back in his recovery from surgery to treat testicular cancer, making a rehab start for Double-A Altoona on Sunday.
The 25-year-old struck out six over three scoreless innings and held Erie to one hit and one walk. Taillon threw 47 pitches, 29 for strikes, and left a good impression on the coaching staff.
"He was very efficient," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. "He was getting ahead and staying ahead, putting people away. Life and sink to the two-seamer. Four-seamer was true with velocity. He elevated it when he wanted to.