Pirates' Brennan Malone: Over illness, building up again

Malone has made a full recovery from the illness that set him back in spring training, but he's now working through a throwing progression as he looks to overcome a recent bout of right shoulder soreness, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Malone resumed throwing live batting practice sessions a week ago and could be ready to pitch in a simulated game at the Pirates' spring training facility within the next few days. Once he's deemed ready to make his 2022 affiliated-ball debut, Malone will likely slot into the Single-A Bradenton rotation.