Jared Jones faces elbow discomfort Wednesday

by Bruno Mulé | Pirates Correspondent | Wed, Mar 19th 9:22am EDT

Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday that Jared Jones felt elbow discomfort in his latest bullpen, per team updates, sidelining him from his final spring start. (Noah Hiles)

Derek Shelton just informed us that Jared Jones experienced elbow discomfort after his most recent bullpen, which was earlier this week. He will miss his next start this spring. Conversations will then be had about how Jones' 2025 regular season will start.
— Noah Hiles (@_NoahHiles) March 19, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Jones’ elbow discomfort, reported Wednesday by Shelton, clouds his Opening Day status for the Pirates, with rest planned before deciding next steps—Thomas Harrington could step in if Jones hits the IL. The risk looms large. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him cautiously, banking on his upside if minor, but bracing for a delay with Pittsburgh’s rotation.

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