Jameson Taillon (elbow) is not expected back until late in the second half of 2015, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Taillon (elbow) is not expected back until late in the second half of 2015, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Analysis:

The Pirates are expected to be ultra conservative with Taillon, who underwent Tommy John surgery in April. His recovery continues to progress well -- he's throwing from 120 feet and pitching off flat ground -- but GM Neal Huntington has repeatedly stated that the organization is more concerned with his long-term future than rushing him back for 2015.