Pirates’ Jared Jones to Undergo Surgery, Will Miss Rest of Season
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Jared Jones will undergo surgery on his right elbow this Wednesday, which will prevent him from participating in the remainder of the season, the team announced.
Jones, who was slated to be the team’s second starter this season, has been on the injured list due to a sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow. His recovery was progressing favorably before a setback last week.
Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk reported that Jones visited elbow surgeon Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday and the decision was made to proceed with surgery. A timeline for Jones’ return has not yet been established.
In his rookie season in 2024, Jones went 6-8 with a 4.14 ERA in 22 starts, though he was also sidelined with a lat injury.
