Jared Jones

Jared Jones has started playing catch at 60 feet three times a week.

Fantasy Impact

Jones, who underwent UCL surgery on his right elbow in May, is on track to return to game-like activities in 10-12 months.

Jared Jones has been cleared to begin a formal throwing program.

Fantasy Impact

Jones, who underwent UCL surgery on his right elbow in May, has been cleared to begin a throwing program. He will start by playing catch at 45 feet. While he could be ready for Opening Day in 2026, an official timeline for his return likely won't be set until spring training.

Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (Tommy John surgery) has begun general strength and range-of-motion exercises as of June 30.

Fantasy Impact

Jones will miss the remainder of the 2025 season and a good chunk of the 2026 campaign after undergoing the UCL repair surgery on May 21. He posted a 4.14 ERA across 22 starts for the Bucs in the 2024 campaign.

Jared Jones is expected to miss the next 10-to-12 months after undergoing surgery on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Jones underwent surgery to repair his UCL. He will be sidelined likely into the summer of next year.

Jared Jones will undergo surgery to repair the injury in his right elbow.

Fantasy Impact

Pirates senior director of sport medicine Todd Tomczyk made the announcement. There were no specific details made available on what the surgery is.