Pittsburgh Pirates' Double-A Affiliate Giving Away Awesome Bobblehead of Young Starter

Jones, 23, burst onto the scene last year, making 22 starts for the Pirates. Though he went 6-8 and posted a 4.14 ERA, he flashed elite stuff, striking out 132 batters in 121.2 innings. He pairs with Paul Skenes to make an exciting top of the rotation in Pittsburgh. However, Jones is injured right now and won't be back until June at the earliest. He's dealing with a UCL sprain. Of course, the fear is that something worse is going on there, but for now, everyone will hold their breath.

Jones was the second-round pick of the Pirates in 2020 out of the California high school ranks.

He was just 13-23 in the minor leagues, posting a 4.33 cumulative ERA. However, his strikeout numbers were still elite, as he fanned 407 hitters in 326.0 innings. He made 10 starts for Altoona in 2022, going 1-4 with a 2.23 ERA.

First pitch for the Curve and Baysox is set for 4 p.m. ET. At the major league level, the Pirates will play their second game of the season at PNC Park against the New York Yankees.

The Pirates were beaten 9-4 on Friday afternoon and now own a 2-6 record. They're in last place in the National League Central.