Tabata starts his rehab tonight in Bradenton.
The Bradenton Marauders will have injured Pittsburgh Pirates players Steve Pearce and Jose Tabata in the lineup tonight. Pearce had previously been rehabbing with the GCL Pirates in Bradenton. Tabata begins his rehab tonight. Tabata is eligible to come off the disabled list at any time now, and he could be a candidate to return this weekend, assuming his rehab goes well. I wouldn’t assume the same time table for Pearce, since he has missed more time, although he has to be back in the majors by the end of July.
About Tim Williams
Tim is the owner and editor in chief of Pirates Prospects. He started the site in January 2009, and turned it into his full time job during the 2011 season. Prior to starting Pirates Prospects, Tim worked with AccuScore.com, providing MLB, NHL, and NFL coverage to various national media outlets, including ESPN Insider, USA Today, Yahoo Sports, and the Wall Street Journal. He also writes the annual Prospect Guide, which is sold through the site. Tim moved to Bradenton in 2013, and will be providing live coverage all year of the Bradenton Marauders, GCL Pirates, instructs, mini camp, Spring Training, and lunches at Mixon's Fruit Farms.
