The Pirates Strike Quickly: Jones Leaves After Just Five Innings Against Cardinals
In a surprising turn of events, the Pittsburgh Pirates wasted no time in making a major move less than 24 hours after their game against the St. Louis Cardinals. After just five innings and 78 pitches, starting pitcher Jones left the game, leaving fans and analysts wondering what could have prompted such a quick decision.
The Pirates, who have been struggling in recent games, seemed to be making a statement with this sudden change. Jones, who had been a reliable starter for the team, was pulled from the game without much explanation. This move has left many speculating about the team’s strategy and potential changes in their lineup.
Some are questioning if Jones was injured or if the Pirates simply wanted to shake things up in hopes of turning their season around. Whatever the reason may be, one thing is for sure: the Pirates are not afraid to make bold moves in order to improve their performance.
As the team continues to navigate through a tough season, all eyes will be on the Pirates and their next moves. Will this sudden change pay off for the struggling team? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain, the Pirates are not afraid to take risks in order to come out on top.
Pirates Place Rookie Pitcher on Injured List After Win Against Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton expresses concern over Jared Jones’ injury
PITTSBURGH – In a surprising move, the Pittsburgh Pirates have placed rookie pitcher Jared Jones on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain. This comes less than 24 hours after Jones left the game against the St. Louis Cardinals, which ended in a 5-4 victory for the Pirates.
Manager Derek Shelton initially downplayed the severity of Jones’ injury on Wednesday, but after a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday, he revealed that the team is still evaluating the extent of the injury. “I think everyone knows what he means to us and where we’re at, so, out of precaution he’s still being evaluated,” Shelton said.
Jones reported feeling discomfort in his right side during the game, but he reassured that it was nothing to be concerned about. However, the Pirates are taking a cautious approach and have placed him on the injured list.
The 22-year-old Jones has been a key player for the Pirates this season, with a 5-6 record, 3.56 ERA, and 98 strikeouts in 91 innings. The team has been closely monitoring his workload and even skipped his return in the rotation last week to give him a break.
Despite pitching well against the Cardinals, Jones did not hit 100 mph once, which is unusual for him. This IL move means that he will not be back until after the All-Star break.
To fill Jones’ spot on the roster, the Pirates have promoted outfielder Josh Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis. Palacios has been performing well in the minors this season, with a .311 batting average, five doubles, and a home run in 21 games. He made his debut as a pinch hitter on Thursday.
With Jones out of the lineup, the Pirates will have to rely on their other players to continue their winning streak. But with the All-Star break approaching, they will have some time to regroup and hopefully have Jones back in the rotation soon.
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