Jared Jones was overshadowed by teammate Paul Skenes last season among Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitchers. But while Skenes builds on his success after winning National League Rookie of the Year, Jones' fledgling MLB career has hit a major obstacle.
The Pirates' right-hander will undergo surgery on his right elbow and miss the remainder of the 2025 MLB season. Depending on the procedure performed, it's likely Jones will be sidelined for most of the 2026 campaign as well.
Whether Jones needs Tommy John surgery or another reconstructive procedure such as internal brace surgery has not yet been determined, according to Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk.