Pirates Injury Update (5/1/25): Jared Jones, Nick Gonzales, Johan Oviedo

After a disappointing April that left Pittsburgh Pirates fans desperate for some good news, they finally got some: Jared Jones is throwing a baseball again.

The right-handed starting pitcher, who has been sidelined for the past six weeks with a UCL sprain in his throwing elbow, was cleared for throwing activity and has already played catch at 45 feet twice, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

It will likely be three to four weeks before Jones begins throwing off a mound, but the fact that he is throwing at all marks a significant step in his recovery. His estimated timeline to return to the Majors is 12 weeks, which likely means he won't slot back into the Pirates' starting rotation until after the All-Star break.

Pirates Injury Update (5/1/25): Nick Gonzales, Johan Oviedo, Spencer Horwitz, Endy Rodriguez

Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales, who has been sidelined since Opening Day with a left ankle fracture, has graduated from a walking boot to an ankle brace. He is already throwing, hitting and fielding ground balls, and he will likely begin jogging by the end of the week.

Right-hander Johan Oviedo is continuing his rehab from a right lat strain at the Pirates' facility in Bradenton, Fla. He is throwing from distances up to 90 feet without issue, which is a positive sign. Fellow right-hander Dauri Moreta, now 13 months removed from Tommy John surgery, began a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton this week and has pitched in two games without issue.

Speaking of rehab assignments, first baseman Spencer Horwitz – who underwent offseason wrist surgery – began his this week with Double-A Altoona. He has appeared in two games, going 1-for-4 with a pair of walks, and he will likely play in a few more games before transitioning to Triple-A Indianapolis for the remainder of his assignment.

Finally, catcher Endy Rodriguez is continuing to recover from a right index finger laceration just above his knuckle and will need to immobilize his finger for another week to give the skin time to heal before he can resume baseball activity.

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