Jared Jones is a Pittsburgh Pirate. While that might not be surprising to people that the Pirates’ third-best prospect and 64th-ranked Minor Leaguer in baseball will suit up for the big league club in 2024, the timing was the true question to be answered.
It wasn’t a matter of if, but when. When is now. Someday is today. It’s surprising… but also the only choice the Pirates could make. There was no decision necessary.
A 6’1” righty who started 14 games in Triple-A last season following a successful stint in Altoona, Jones deploys an upper-90s fastball with the ability to strike hitters out with his heater or utilize a slider/curveball.