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Jared Jones Back With Pirates
Injured pitcher Jared Jones rejoins the team as he continues his recovery from surgery.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:49pm
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Jared Jones, the Pittsburgh Pirates' injured starting pitcher, has rejoined the team ahead of their series against the Washington Nationals. Jones is still on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from season-ending surgery last May, but he is scheduled for a bullpen session and is excited to be back with the team.
Why it matters
The Pirates have a strong pitching staff, and Jones' eventual return could provide a boost as the team looks to compete in the NL Central. His recovery timeline and progress will be closely watched by the team and fans.
The details
Jones underwent internal brace surgery in May 2025 to repair a UCL sprain in his elbow. He is still working his way back to full strength and has not yet started a rehab assignment. The Pirates are hopeful he can return sometime in late May or early June, but there are no firm dates set yet.
- Jones underwent surgery on May 21, 2025.
- He threw off a flat mound on December 9, 2025.
- He threw his first bullpen session on January 11, 2026.
- Jones was placed on the 60-day injured list on March 26, 2026.
- The earliest Jones can return is May 25, 2026.
The players
Jared Jones
A starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates who is recovering from season-ending elbow surgery in 2025.
Don Kelly
The manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who is excited to see Jones' progress and eventual return to the team.
What they’re saying
“Yeah, great. It was great to see Jared walking around, smile on his face. I know he was excited to get up here and get out of Florida. It will be great to see his pen (Tuesday), hopefully everything continues to go well and we'll see him here in short order.”
— Don Kelly, Pirates Manager
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
Jones' return from injury is an important development for the Pirates' pitching staff, and the team is hopeful he can contribute to their success later in the season once he completes his recovery.
