Pirates' Jared Jones poised for second-half breakout potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones is showing signs of a breakout in the 2026 season. After overcoming injuries, he made his season debut on May 29 and has recorded a 2-1 record with a 4.05 ERA across 40 innings. Despite his current ERA, advanced metrics like his 3.30 expected ERA and 3.23 FIP indicate he has been performing better than traditional stats suggest. Analysts are optimistic about his chances to improve as the season progresses, especially as the Pirates compete for a wild card spot.
- •Jared Jones debuted in 2026 after recovering from UCL surgery.
- •His current record stands at 2-1 with a 4.05 ERA.
- •Advanced stats suggest he has faced bad luck on the mound.
- •Analysts believe he could be pivotal for the Pirates' wild card race.
- •Jones was a second-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Underlying stats say this Pirates' righty is about to explode
"A potential second-half breakout could be coming for the RHP.
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