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Pirates Pull Jones After Six Perfect Innings, Prioritize Health

7/10/2026

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Pirates manager Don Kelly pulled Jared Jones after six perfect innings and 77 pitches versus Atlanta.
Kelly said health is priority because Jones is recovering from internal-brace UCL surgery performed in May 2025.
Earlier that week, manager Clayton McCullough removed Eury Pérez after seven perfect innings and 92 pitches versus Oakland.
Both clubs said protecting young arms for the season outweighs chasing historic no-hitters or perfect games.

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Pirates manager Don Kelly pulled Jared Jones after six perfect innings and 77 pitches versus Atlanta.
Kelly said health is priority because Jones is recovering from internal-brace UCL surgery performed in May 2025.
Earlier that week, manager Clayton McCullough removed Eury Pérez after seven perfect innings and 92 pitches versus Oakland.
Both clubs said protecting young arms for the season outweighs chasing historic no-hitters or perfect games.