Horwitz singles in first rehab game at Altoona

Spencer Horwitz was one of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ prime acquisitions this offseason, but right wrist surgery has sidelined the 27-year-old first baseman since the week before the start of spring training.

After spending most of the week at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla., Horwitz finally made his long-awaited debut for the organization Sunday by beginning his rehabilitation assignment at their Double- A affiliate, the Altoona Curve.

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