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Injured Pirates prospects working way back
- Updated: May 11, 2016
CINCINNATI — A handful of injured Pirates pitching prospects are on the mend.
Right-hander Nick Kingham, the Pirates’ No. 12 prospect, began throwing live batting practice earlier this week. It was the first time Kingham, 24, faced live hitters since undergoing Tommy John surgery late last May. He is scheduled to throw another live BP session later this week.
Right-hander Trevor Williams, Pittsburgh’s No. 24 prospect, is working at extended spring camp, working his arm back into game shape. The 24-year-old left his first start of the season due to right shoulder inflammation.
Left-hander Steven Brault is on the seven-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain, an injury suffered while running the bases in Triple-A. The Bucs’ No. 17 prospect isn’t expected to need surgery but likely will sit out more than a week or two.
“We’re going to hit a pause in his throwing,” head athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk said. “As soon as the leg is ready to compete and throw again, we’re going to get him [back] as fast as we …
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