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Out two months with shoulder injury The Phillies recalled Jones from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement.
Impact After being optioned to Lehigh Valley earlier this season, Jones hadn't pitched for the club since May 19 and was later placed on the 7-day IL The Phillies' decision to call him up and move him to the 60-day IL ensures that the southpaw reliever will now be on the shelf for at least the next two months. The transaction also clears a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Oscar Mercado, whom the Phillies claimed off waivers from the Guardians on Monday.
JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Jones was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones was called up by Philadelphia on Tuesday, and he allowed a run in two innings over two relief appearances during his stint with the major-league club. He's tossed three scoreless frames in the minors this year and will attempt to maintain his success in Lehigh Valley.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets call to majors The Phillies recalled Jones from Triple-A Lehigh Valley ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Impact He'll join the bullpen as a replacement for Bailey Falter, who was optioned to Triple-A after tossing a scoreless inning in Monday's 8-2 win over the Rockies. Jones will give the Phillies a fresh arm but isn't expected to see much work in high-leverage situations.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Optioned to Triple-A Jones was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Wednesday's loss to the Mets, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Jones surrendered two runs over two-thirds of an inning Wednesday, and he also gave up two runs during his season debut Sunday against the A's. The 27-year-old earned a spot in Philadelphia's Opening Day bullpen but is now headed to the minors a week into the season.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Secures bullpen spot Jones will open the year in the Phillies' big-league bullpen, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Teams can carry two extra players over the first four weeks of the season to account for the shortened spring, so the Phillies will open the year with a 10-man bullpen. Jones has only made a single one-out appearance in his major-league career and struggled to a 5.44 ERA for Triple-A Lehigh Valley last season, so he'll need to impress early on if he's to stick around once rosters shrink to 26 in \early May.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Moves back to minors The Phillies optioned Jones to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
Impact Jones was sent to the farm to make room on the 28-man active roster for outfielder Travis Jankowski (foot), who was reinstated from the injured list. During his week-long stay with the big club, Jones went unused out of the bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to majors Jones was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Jones has been at Triple-A since being demoted in mid-August but will rejoin the Phillies for Friday's series opener against the Mets. The left-hander has one big-league appearance this season and has a 5.50 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 49:33 K:BB across 37.2 innings at Triple-A.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Optioned to Triple-A Jones was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
Impact Jones made his major-league debut Tuesday and allowed a hit and two walks in a scoreless third of an inning against the Dodgers. However, he'll return to the minors to make room for right-hander Connor Brogdon (elbow), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Phillies Jones was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
Impact Jones was with the Phillies for their final game before the All-Star break, but he still hasn't made his major-league debut. The southpaw will provide a fresh arm out of the bullpen after he recorded a 6.31 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in 25.2 innings across 19 relief appearances in the minors.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Triple-A Jones was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
Impact Jones was promoted for the final game before the All-Star break and will return to the minors without making his big-league debut. The 26-year-old has a 6.86 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 22:17 K:BB over 19.2 innings for Lehigh Valley this season.
JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Jones was recalled by the Phillies on Sunday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Jones was recalled as a result of several Phillies' pitchers being placed on COVID-19 injured list. He was recalled briefly in late April, but never appeared in a game for the big-league club. Jones has struggled with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season, posting a 6.86 ERA and 1.72 WHIP with 22 strikeouts across 19.2 innings.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Jones was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
Impact Jones joined the big-league roster Monday but will head straight back to the minors without making an appearance. Ramon Rosso was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.
APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Belt, Gausman lead Giants and Kapler over Phillies 2-0
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Phillies missing 3 players due to COVID-19 protocols
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Earns first big-league call-up Jones was called up by the Phillies on Monday.
Impact Jones is a 26-year-old lefty with good stuff and significant command issues. In 253.2 career minor-league innings, he owns a 3.34 ERA and 29.1 percent strikeout rate but has also walked 12.0 percent of opposing batters, including 16.5 percent during his eight starts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2019. The fact that he's a southpaw could help him carve out a career in the bullpen. He'll get his first shot to do that Monday, as the Phillies called up three players to replace three more who landed on the COVID-19 injured list.
APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
