Thaddeus Ward makes rehab start for Double-A Harrisburg

MLB pitcher continues recovery from shoulder injury

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Thaddeus Ward, a professional baseball player, made a rehab start for the Double-A Harrisburg team on Friday. Ward, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, pitched five innings and struck out three batters while allowing four runs (two earned) on five hits and one walk.

Why it matters

Rehab starts are an important part of the recovery process for injured MLB players, as they allow the player to gradually work their way back to full game action. Ward's performance in this rehab start will help determine when he is ready to rejoin his MLB team's active roster.

The details

In his most recent rehab start, Ward pitched five innings for the Double-A Harrisburg team. He struck out three batters but also allowed four runs (two earned) on five hits and one walk.

  • Ward made the rehab start on Friday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Thaddeus Ward

A professional baseball player who is currently recovering from a shoulder injury.

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What’s next

Ward will continue his rehab assignment with the goal of rejoining his MLB team's active roster when he is fully recovered from his shoulder injury.

The takeaway

Rehab starts are an important part of the recovery process for injured MLB players, as they allow the player to gradually work their way back to full game action. Ward's performance in this rehab start will help determine when he is ready to rejoin his MLB team's active roster.