Pirates Rookie Pitcher Returning To The Rotation After Missing Time

The Pittsburgh Pirates have finally seemed to find their footing again winning two of their last three series.

After losing ten games in a row, Pittsburgh has bounced back. The Pirates’ pitching staff has been dealing recently, with dominant performances from Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller leading the way for the team. The Pirates’ pitching staff is getting an upgrade down the stretch.

After missing a month and a half due to a right lat strain, rookie hurler Jared Jones is returning to the Pirates rotation according to Sports Illustrated’s Schuyler Callihan.

“Monday afternoon, the team announced that rookie right-hander Jared Jones is scheduled to make his next start on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs,” Callihan reported. “This will set up a Mitch Keller, Jared Jones, Paul Skenes rotation the rest of the way out with Bailey Falter and Luis Ortiz to follow.”

“Jones last pitched on July 3rd against the St. Louis Cardinals where he went five innings, allowing just one earned run. His pitch count for the night was at 78, so he probably had another inning or so in him but was pulled due to a right lat strain. It was later determined to be a Grade 2 strain, which landed him on the injured list.”

Jones has been returning to form during rehab in Triple-A. He struck out ten batters in his last outing, allowing only two baserunners. Jones was one of the best rookie pitchers in the league before his injury earlier this season with a 3.56 ERA. Jones will be a big piece for Pittsburgh in the future and help them close out the season strong.

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