Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton will be leaving his current rehab assignment and will throw a bullpen session on Saturday in Chicago, manager Clint Hurdle said. The team will discuss next steps following the session, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Morton is working his way back from labrum surgery and pitched well in his rehab start on Thursday, throwing his fastball between 88-92mph, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Morton could be nearing a return to the rotation. He hasn't thrown a big-league pitch since September 16.