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Pirates' Jones Faces Tommy John Surgery, Season in Jeopardy

5/19/2025

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones is on the brink of Tommy John surgery after suffering a UCL sprain. A meeting with Dr. Keith Meister will determine his fate. If surgery is necessary, Jones could be sidelined for the entire 2025 season, jeopardizing the team's rotation and postseason aspirations as they struggle with a 15-32 record.

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones is on the brink of Tommy John surgery after suffering a UCL sprain. A meeting with Dr. Keith Meister will determine his fate. If surgery is necessary, Jones could be sidelined for the entire 2025 season, jeopardizing the team's rotation and postseason aspirations as they struggle with a 15-32 record.