Jones was removed from Tuesday's game against the Padres due to back stiffness, Kelsey Wingert-Linch of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.
Jones went 1-for-4 with an RBI during Tuesday's contest to break an 0-for-25 stretch at the plate, but he was replaced in left field after striking out in the sixth inning. The severity of his injury is unclear, but the Rockies will likely offer more details on his condition ahead of Wednesday's game.
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Rockies' Nolan Jones: Takes seat Wednesday
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Jones is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
The lefty-hitting Jones will get his first day off of the season, with a day game after a night game along with the fact that the Phillies are bringing a left-hander (Cristopher Sanchez) to the hill likely factoring into the Rockies' decision to hold him out of the lineup. Jones could probably benefit from the break from a mental standpoint as well, as he's gone 0-for-11 with five strikeouts against one walk over his last three starts.
Jones went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Friday's 12-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Jones extended Colorado's lead to 4-2 with an RBI double in the third inning before launching a 414-foot home run off Paolo Espino in the fifth, his first of the year. The 25-year-old Jones had gotten off to a slow start this season -- he came into the day batting just .157 with a .481 OPS in 13 games after a breakout 2023 campaign in which he slashed .297/.389/.542 with 20 homers, 62 RBI and 20 stolen bases across 367 plate appearances.
Jones went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, three runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 10-7 win over the Rays.
Last year's breakout star for the Rockies had a bit of a bumpy beginning to 2024, striking out 12 times in his first seven games while batting .103 (3-for-29), but Jones roared to life in the team's home opener. The steal was his first of the campaign after he swiped 20 in 106 games last season.
Rockies' Nolan Jones: Dropped to fifth amidst slump
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Jones will start in left field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.
It's been an ugly start to the season for Jones, who has gone just 2-for-24 at the plate with a 1:11 BB:K in his first six contests. He'll flip spots in the lineup Wednesday with Ryan McMahon, who has been elevated to the No. 3 position in the order. Jones' move down the lineup may only be a short-term demotion, as he could move back up once his bat begins to warm up.
Jones (knee) will start in left field and bat second for the Rockies in Monday's Cactus League game versus the Brewers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Jones had to depart Saturday's game after fouling a pitch off his right knee, but he managed to escape with just a bruise and is back in action after one day of rest. The 25-year-old will be the Rockies' everyday left fielder in 2024 following a breakout 2023 campaign.
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Rockies' Nolan Jones: Knee injury minor
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Jones said Sunday his right knee injury appears to be minor, and he should be good to go for Thursday's Opening Day matchup with the Diamondbacks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
The 25-year-old looked as though he might have suffered a more serious injury when he experienced some numbness in his foot after fouling a pitch off his knee Saturday, but he's just dealing with a bruise and should be considered day-to-day. Jones believes he could play in Monday's or Tuesday's exhibitions against the Brewers, but the Rockies may play it safe and hold him out until Thursday.
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Rockies' Nolan Jones: Dealing with bruised knee
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Jones left Saturday's Cactus League game against the Reds due to a right knee contusion, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Jones' status for Opening Day remains uncertain, but it appears he managed to avoid any significant damage after fouling a ball off his knee Saturday. The slugging outfielder projects to be one of the most productive bats in Colorado's lineup this season, and Sean Bouchard would likely serve as Jones' replacement if an IL stint is needed.
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Rockies' Nolan Jones: Exits with trainer
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Jones was removed from Saturday's Cactus League game against the Reds with an apparent knee injury, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Jones appeared to have fouled a ball off his right knee and wasn't able to put any weight on it immediately afterward. A trainer eventually helped him off the field and into the clubhouse, where the medical staff will take a closer look at him. The Rockies will likely offer more information in the near future, at which point an idea may emerge regarding how much time -- if any -- Jones will miss. The 25-year-old outfielder entered Saturday's game slashing .267/.340/.422 with four RBI across 50 plate appearances this spring.
