Pirates right-hander Jared Jones is facing potential Tommy John surgery due to a UCL sprain, with a consultation scheduled with Dr. Keith Meister. This setback follows a six-week shutdown for elbow issues and could sideline Jones for the entire 2025 season and possibly affect 2026 as well, complicating the Pirates’ rotation amid a disappointing 15-32 record. The team, reliant on young pitchers like Jones, Paul Skenes, and Bubba Chandler, is already struggling with a flawed bullpen and lackluster offense, jeopardizing their postseason hopes.
