Jared Jones' 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates has been abruptly cut short due to elbow surgery that will sideline him for the remainder of the year. The decision came after a setback during recovery from a right UCL sprain he suffered during Spring Training. After consulting with Dr. Keith Meister, Jones and the Pirates' medical team concluded surgery was necessary to address complications with his elbow-forearm complex.

Jones established himself as one of the Pirates' promising young pitchers last season, finishing with a 4.14 ERA and 132 strikeouts over 121.1 innings, despite battling injuries. His absence marks a significant challenge for the Pirates, who are already managing a roster rich in pitching talent both at the major and minor league levels.