Cole surrendered two earned runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out four in a 6-4 loss to Minnesota Monday.

EDGE Analysis

It was only his second appearance in MLB spring training thus far and it appears he's still working out some kinks. Cole is returning from a rib injury he suffered before spring training so any live game action is positive news from a purely health standpoint. Although the return from his injury may cause him to be out of order in the rotation for Opening Day, he's in line to make a start for the Pirates sometime in the first week of the regular season.