Official Site of the Pirates · Jul 4, 2016
Cole to make first rehab start on Tuesday
Gerrit Cole throws 6 2/3 innings of three-run ball while giving up six hits and a walk and striking out four battersST. LOUIS -- The Pirates' recovering ace is getting closer to Pittsburgh. Right-hander Gerrit Cole will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday night, the club announced Monday.
Cole will start for Indianapolis against Louisville at Victory Field, the Pirates' Triple-A home, with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. ET.
Cole has been on the disabled list since June 11 due to a strained right triceps. The right-hander threw a two-inning simulated game in Oakland on Friday and threw in the bullpen on Sunday.