Jared Jones Returns to Bullpen, Eyes May Rehab

0:00It's April 17th. This is MLB News Today, your AI-powered source for everything MLB. Pittsburgh Pirates fans are buzzing about Jared Jones. The young starter sideline since his rookie year in 2024 after elbow surgery. Last May. The 23-year-old Ritey, just through a bullpen session at PNC Park during the series against the Washington Nationals, marking a big step in. His rehab from that owner, collateral ligament sprain. He's been grinding it out down in Brayton, Florida at the spring training spot, away from the big clubs in spring. This visit let him link up with pitching coach Bill Murphy, show off his full pitch mix, and soak in the team energy for the first time in months. Jones is hyped, saying it feels real being back around the guys on a winning squad. Even if he and Murphy are still meshing their styles, one fiery, one chill, Pirates fans feel the same pool, dying to see him reclaim his spot. Next up, he'll kick off rehab starts with single A Brayton since soon, working through the minors before rejoining the majors.

1:01He's on the 60-day injured list from opening day March 26, so earliest return is May 25th, but he swears he's ready to roll right now. The Pirates rotation is stacked with Paul Schienes, Mitch Keller, and rising arms like Braxton Ascraft and Bubba Chandler, all fueling playoff dreams. Not seen since 2015, Jones is locked in to slide right back and keep the momentum rolling.