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Jared Jones strikes out nine in win over Guardians

Jared Jones

PIT Starting Pitcher #17

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Jared Jones recorded a season-high nine strikeouts and allowed one run over five innings on Saturday against the Guardians.

Jones drew the starting assignment for the front-end of Saturday’s doubleheader at Progressive Field and touched triple digits 11 times during an impressive 74-pitch outing where he leaned almost exclusively on his fastball and slider. The lone run against him came on an RBI triple from Travis Bazzana with two outs in the third inning. The Pirates have been cautious with his workload as he returns from Tommy John surgery, but he’s looked outstanding since the start of July, allowing just two runs while compiling a 23/3 K/BB ratio over 15 innings across his last three starts. He should be rostered in all fantasy leagues at this point based on his strikeout upside alone.

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Jared Jones took the loss on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, allowing three earned runs on four hits over six innings pitched.

Jones struck out five and walked two. He pitched well enough to keep the Pirates in the game, but the offense had no answer for Eduardo Rodriguez, who tossed eight scoreless. The 24-year-old righty has now made 11 starts in his return from elbow surgery. He’s throwing harder and posting a higher K-BB% than he did as a rookie in 2024. His next start is scheduled to come in Milwaukee.
Jared Jones

PIT Starting Pitcher #17

Jared Jones allowed one earned run over six innings while striking out five, picking up a no-decision in Friday’s loss to the Cubs.

Jones was solid in this one, pitching five innings of scoreless ball before giving up a solo homer to Pete Crow-Armstrong with one out in the sixth inning for his lone earned run of the night. Jones was in command of the strike zone all night, allowing just two hits while walking only one batter. He threw 67.1 percent of his pitches for strikes and has allowed one earned run or fewer in each of his last four starts. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday at home against the Diamondbacks.
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Friday’s scheduled contest between the Pirates and Guardians was postponed due to air quality conditions.

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday where the conditions are expected to be much improved. Expect Friday’s scheduled starters — Gavin Williams and Jared Jones — to pitch at some point on Saturday.
Jared Jones

PIT Starting Pitcher #17

The Pirates will start Jared Jones, Braxton Ashcraft, and Paul Skenes in the series against Cleveland this weekend.

That means the team will push Mitch Keller to next week. It makes sense to use Jones, who is clearly on a pitch count, in the first start after the break because it means the bullpen will be fresh.
Jared Jones

PIT Starting Pitcher #17

Jared Jones received a no-decision on Wednesday against the Braves, tossing six perfect innings while striking out eight.

Per Opta Stats, Jones became the first pitcher in modern history to throw at least six innings, retire every batter, and still not get the win. He left with the game in a scoreless tie before Dennis Santana served up a two-run homer to former Pirate Joey Bart. Pittsburgh went on to lose 3-0. This was Jones’ first time throwing more than five innings since returning from elbow surgery. He was at 77 pitches when pulled, while his season high is 81. It was his final start of the first half. The Pirates visit the Guardians coming out of the All-Star break.
Jared Jones

PIT Starting Pitcher #17

Jared Jones threw four innings and struck out six while allowing two hits and one earned run against the Phillies on Thursday.

Jones was pulled at 73 pitches in a tie game, so Don Kelly does not care about our wins column. Jones allowed just three hard-hit balls and touched 100 with his fastball, while he generated 11 whiffs on 31 swings. The lone run scored on an RBI double by Bryce Harper. Everything looks good under the hood for Jones to be a dynamite pitcher down the stretch in fantasy leagues, but it’s hard to trust him on this current pitch count. He’ll draw the Braves in his final start before the All-Star break next week.
Jared Jones

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Jared Jones allowed four runs -- three earned -- with four strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Saturday.

Jones surrendered a solo homer to Sal Stewart in the first inning. The Reds brought a second run in on a pair of hits in the third. A walk, double, and a fielding error brought two more runs in to score in the fifth. Jones would depart with two outs in the inning at 81 pitches. He struck out four. The 24-year-old right-hander has completed five innings in just one of six starts so far in his return. He’ll take a 5.76 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and a 25/9 K/BB ratio across 25 innings into a start against the Phillies in Philadelphia on Thursday.
Jared Jones

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Jared Jones (elbow) will start Saturday’s game against the Reds.

There was concern earlier this week whether Jones would be ready to take the ball for his next start after being hit on the back of his throwing elbow by a line drive during last weekend’s start against the Rockies. The 24-year-old former top prospect underwent X-rays that came back negative for any fractures and has been cleared to take the ball at PNC Park on Saturday afternoon.
Jared Jones

PIT Starting Pitcher #17

Pirates manager Don Kelly told reporters that the team is still unsure if Jared Jones (elbow) will make his next start.

Imaging came back clean for Jones after he left Sunday’s game when he was hit in the elbow by a line drive in the fifth inning, and Kelly called the results for Jones “encouraging.” Whether the right-hander can make that start will likely be determined by how Jones feels in the coming days, but for now, it does appear he’s avoided a significant injury. If he can’t go Carmen Mlodzinski could get the nod.
Jared Jones

PIT Starting Pitcher #17

X-rays were negative on Jared Jones’s elbow, and he’ll be reevaluated on Monday.

Jones was hit on the back of his pitching elbow by a liner and forced from his start Sunday against the Rockies. Assuming there isn’t too much bruising and swelling, he might be spared another IL stint. The Pirates could have Carmen Mlodzinski start next time through if Jones does miss some time.

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Kodai Senga

NYM Starting Pitcher #34
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Mets interim manager Andy Green said Kodai Senga will start against the Marlins tonight.

Good news for Marlins hitters based on how this year has gone. Senga will get yet another chance to improve on his 8.85 ERA in 40 2/3 innings this year. He’s allowed 12 homers and walked 30 batters in those innings.
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TEX Starting Pitcher #50
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Rangers designated LHP Marco Gonzales for assignment.

He made a few successful bulk relief appearances for the Rangers, but the veteran seems unlikely to be claimed considering his 8.16 ERA in Triple-A this year between Texas and San Diego. He’ll likely be back up with the Rangers after clearing waivers once his arm is fresh.
- Rivers McCown

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TEX Starting Pitcher #47
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Rangers optioned RHP Winston Santos to Triple-A Round Rock.

Santos did not pitch on his one day on the roster this time around.
- Rivers McCown

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Josh Smith

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Rangers optioned INF/OF Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock.

Smith has been out of the Rangers plans in 2026, playing just 45 games while hitting .213/.299/.272. The Rangers are operating as if the 2024-2025 version of Smith doesn’t appear to be coming back any time soon.
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Luis Curvelo

TEX Starting Pitcher #57
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Rangers recalled RHP Luis Curvelo from Triple-A Round Rock.

Curvelo will be available in long relief for the Rangers, though his 7.56 ERA in 8 1/3 innings indicates that the outcome of the game will likely have already been decided if he has to pitch.
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Corey Seager

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Rangers activated INF Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list.

He can plug right back into lineups in daily leagues. Seager was hitting a rough .182/.292/.374 through 51 games, but he’s obviously got a history of being much, much better than that. The Rangers are hoping the 32-year-old can be a big reason they are fighting for a playoff spot down the stretch.
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STL Left Fielder #21
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The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports the Astros are interested in Lars Nootbar.

“Whether the Astros can meet St. Louis’ asking price is another matter. One source described the Cardinals’ ask as “astronomical,” which does not bode well for a club short on prospect capital,” Rome adds. Nootbar missed most of the first few months of the season and is hitting .241/.347/.366 over 170 plate appearances. Nootbar is under team control through the 2027 season.
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Kyle Schwarber (illness) is in Philadelphia’s starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Orioles.

Schwarber missed Tuesday and Wednesday with the illness, but is ready to go tonight after a brief two-game absence.
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Pirates optioned LHP Hunter Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Barco covered the last three innings against the Reds last night, requiring 72 pitches to get the job done. He’ll likely return at some point over August or September once his arm is fresh again.
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Pirates recalled RHP Antwone Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Kelly has a 10.38 ERA in two appearances for the Pirates this year, but it’s a fresh arm’s game and the 22-year-old will join the pen after Hunter Barco threw 73 pitches last night.
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