--OF Delwyn Young continues to work on playing second base with first base coach and infield instructor Perry Hill. Russell said the Pirates are close to feeling comfortable with using Young at second if 2B Freddy Sanchez needs a day off. They'll begin working him out at third base when the next homestand begins May 12.

--LHP Phil Dumatrait, who is recovering from shoulder surgery performed last August, is expected to resume his throwing program Monday at the Pirates' extended spring training camp in Bradenton, Fla. Dumatrait was scratched from his scheduled extended spring start last Monday because of soreness in his shoulder.

MEDICAL WATCH:

SS Jack Wilson (sprained left middle finger) went on the 15-day disabled list April 25. He was advised not to take batting practice before May 4.

RHP Craig Hansen (neck spasms) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 20.

C Ryan Doumit (broken bone in right wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 20. He had surgery April 23, and he will be out eight to 10 weeks.

LHP Phil Dumatrait (arthroscopic right shoulder surgery in August 2008) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. He was pitching in extended spring training in mid-April.

ROTATION:

LHP Paul Maholm

RHP Ian Snell

LHP Zach Duke

RHP Ross Ohlendorf

RHP Jeff Karstens

BULLPEN:

RHP Matt Capps (closer)

LHP John Grabow

RHP Tyler Yates

LHP Sean Burnett

RHP Evan Meek

RHP Jesse Chavez

LHP Donnie Veal

CATCHERS:

Jason Jaramillo

Robinzon Diaz

INFIELDERS:

1B Adam LaRoche

2B Freddy Sanchez

SS Brian Bixler

3B Andy LaRoche

INF/OF Eric Hinske

INF Ramon Vasquez

OUTFIELDERS:

LF Nyjer Morgan

CF Nate McLouth

RF Brandon Moss

OF Craig Monroe

OF Delwyn Young