NEW YORK -- Less than a month after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer, Jameson Taillon is getting closer to rejoining the Pirates' rotation.
The right-hander made his second Minor League rehab start Friday night, throwing five strong innings on 68 pitches for Triple-A Indianapolis. He allowed an unearned run on three hits and struck out six without a walk. His next Triple-A rehab start is set for Wednesday, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said.
Hurdle received glowing, detailed reports about Taillon's start from Indianapolis pitching coach Stan Kyles, senior pitching coordinator Scott Mitchell and Taillon himself.