PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of their best pitches coming back from a serious injury in Jared Jones, who they can't wait to have back on the mound. Jones had an exciting rookie season for the Pirates in 2024 in the starting rotation, where he showed off his high velocity, tough demeanor and competitiveness that endeared him to the fanbase and their hopes for winning baseball to return to the city. They haven't had the chance to see Jones pitch since the end of 2024, as he missed all of 2025 with internal brace surgery, which he is still working back from almost a year after he underwent the procedure. Pittsburgh has a few options for how they can bring him back when he's fully healthy, as just having him on the mound will give them a pitcher that can dominate opposing hitters. Putting Jones Back in the Starting Rotation Jones will return to the starting rotation at some point, as the Pirates envision him as a starting pitcher, something general manager Ben Cherington has said numerous times.…