Where is Jared Jones in his comeback for Pirates?

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Jared Jones #37 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at Lee Health Sports Complex on March 13, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a good start so far this season, with the starting rotation and some improved hitting playing major roles. However, there’s still one important piece of the rotation still to add, and that is starting pitcher Jared Jones.

He was injured last season and given a 10-12 month recovery time, and with Jones placed on the 60-day to start the season, the earliest he could be back on May 25. According to reports, that looks like it still might be possible. Jones was throwing heaters this past week, according to 93.

7 The Fan , and according to Ben Cherington, Jones has also been doing some in-game situation sims, throwing in both Pittsburgh and back in Bradenton. Cherington called it an “extended Spring Training type game sim” and is expecting a more formalized rehab stint soon. Jones had his surgery last May, and with him still targeting this May as a return date, we’re still squarely in the original timeline and will keep an eye on his official rehab assignment.

Jones went 6-8 in 2024, finishing with a 4. 14 ERA, a 1. 14 WHIP and 132 strikeouts in 121 innings pitched against 39 walks.