Pirates Await Medical Update on Jared Jones After Elbow Injury

The young pitcher is sidelined with discomfort, leaving his status for the 2025 regular season opener uncertain.

Jared Jones, a promising pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is experiencing right elbow discomfort and will miss his final Spring Training start.
The team has conducted imaging on Jones' elbow and is awaiting a second medical opinion to determine the severity of the issue.
Jones' availability for the start of the 2025 regular season remains uncertain as the Pirates assess next steps.
The 23-year-old had a strong but injury-interrupted rookie season in 2024, posting a 4.14 ERA with 132 strikeouts over 121 2/3 innings.
In Jones' absence, the Pirates are relying on other young pitchers, including standout Paul Skenes and rising talent Thomas Harrington, to adjust their rotation.