Kevin Newman Close To Rehab Assignment
6 years agoPittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman (finger) will likely begin a rehab assignment this week, according to general manager Neal Huntington. Things could get interesting at shortstop when Newman is ready to return, as prospect Cole Tucker has been playing now that Erik Gonzalez is on the 60-day injured list with a broken collarbone. Newman will play several positions on his rehab assignment and could return in a utility role if Tucker continues to play well. Newman has hit .216/.257/.245 with no homers and eight RBI in 37 games the last two seasons. Tucker is the much more attractive pickup in deep mixed and NL-only leagues.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Bill Brink
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Bill Brink