Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk provided injury updates, noting that right-hander Jared Jones is progressing well in rehab following his UCL repair surgery on May 21, 2025, with hopes for a late May return. Ryan Harbin will miss Opening Day due to a teres major injury, while infielder Jack Brannigan is recovering from facial injuries. Additionally, non-roster player Ronny Simón is expected to return to play by late March after shoulder surgery. The Pirates aim to have Jones ready to rejoin the rotation, which includes Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller.
