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Glasnow, Stewart set for rehab stints
- Updated: August 10, 2016
PITTSBURGH — After taking part in a simulated game Tuesday afternoon, Tyler Glasnow, the Pirates’ No. 1 prospect, and catcher Chris Stewart will head to the Minor Leagues this weekend to continue their injury rehabilitation.
Stewart will begin a rehab assignment on Friday with Double-A Altoona. He plans to catch seven innings and initially play every other day as he tests out his aching left knee. The Pirates have gradually ramped up Stewart’s workload over the past few weeks, preparing him to play in games.
“I didn’t want to slowly break into it. I wanted to be ready to go when we started doing games,” Stewart said. “I think we’re at that point. How I feel after, how I feel the next day will dictate where we go from there.”
Head athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk said the Pirates “threw the whole kitchen sink” at Stewart in an attempt to avoid career-threatening knee surgery. Pittsburgh’s training staff has a “rough outline” for Stewart’s rehab, but it’s unclear exactly when he will return to the big leagues.
Stewart likely will squat behind the plate to catch Glasnow on Sunday. After throwing a side session Thursday, Glasnow will join …
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