Alex Presley (thumb) is getting closer to returning to the active roster. "He is still working through some issues of trust with that top hand -- the thumb -- getting it in play, getting the barrel out in front, letting the ball travel, get deep," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. "He's got to take at least another step or two along those lines before we'd be ready to recall him here... Subconsciously, those can hinder you a little bit." Those comments from Hurdle came before Presley went 4-for-5 with three doubles Friday for Triple-A Indianapolis. He now has seven hits over his last three rehab games and should be activated in a matter of days.