On Sunday, one day shy of three weeks since Jameson Taillon underwent surgery for testicular cancer, he’ll return to the pitcher’s mound to start for Class AA Altoona in Erie, according to a source.
Taillon, 25, was placed on the 10-day disabled list May 6 and had surgery two days later. His pathology report came back positive for testicular cancer, but doctors believe they detected it early. Taillon began his treatment plan, which has not included chemotherapy, and he returned to the pitcher’s mound Tuesday at SunTrust Park in Atlanta for his first bullpen session.
The news of Taillon’s impending return to game action, which has not been announced by the Pirates, was first reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.