Taillon faced live batters Friday for the first time since his Tommy John surgery. "Felt clean, felt strong," Taillon said of his outing. "We're holding the curveball back. We want to ease into it," the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. Taillon could crack Pittsburgh's rotation or bullpen later in the second half of 2015. He'll throw another live bullpen Tuesday. He's slated to start the season with High-A Bradenton as he eases his way back on the mound.