Jared Jones' Rehab: Pirates Pitching Staff Gets Elite Boost

0:00It's April 20th, I'm Corey with The Story. This is MLB News Today, driven by AI and built for baseball fans. Pittsburgh Pirates fans got good news on their pitching staff. Jared Jones, the young fireballer, is pushing hard in his rehab from season ending elbow surgery last year. The rotation is already solid, but getting him back could turn it into something elite. He's been building up down in Bradenton, Florida at Pirates City. Last week, he threw a bullpen session up in Pittsburgh, then headed back south for a simulated game. Hit a hundred miles per hour on his fastball, and the front office loved it. General manager Ben Charrington is pumped about Jones' drive, but they're playing it safe to avoid setbacks. His rookie year in 2024 showed serious promise when he stayed healthy, and the team knows he could lock down games right away. Jones had that internal brace procedure on May 21st, 2025, with a 10-12 month recovery. He's right on track, knocking out sim games in live

1:00batting practice. One more strong outing this week, and rehab starts for real, first at single A, then climbing levels. Can't officially return before May 25th, but that rehab window opens April 25th. If he ramps up smooth, Pirates pictures get that extra heat just when they need it most.