JAHMAI JONES NEWS

Placed on release waivers Jones (elbow) was placed on unconditional release waivers by the Orioles on Friday.

Impact Jones was designated for assignment by the Orioles last weekend, and the team had to either trade him or release him since he's currently injured. If the 24-year-old goes unclaimed on release waivers, he'll have the option of re-signing with the Orioles.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eovaldi gets 1st career complete game; Red Sox-O's split DH

Rougned Odor hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 to earn a split of a day-night doubleheader

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Jones (elbow) was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Saturday.

Impact Jones has been at Triple-A Norfolk to begin the season, but he underwent Tommy John surgery Friday and will likely miss the rest of the year. The 24-year-old will now lose his spot on the Orioles' 40-man roster but will likely remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

O's erase 6-run deficit vs Red Sox bullpen, win 12-8

Anthony Santander hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and also had a two-run homer, helping the Baltimore Orioles overcome a pair of six-run deficits to beat the Boston Re...

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Jones (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Jones was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list in mid-May due to right elbow inflammation, and he'll miss significant time following Friday's procedure. While position players don't usually require as much recovery time following Tommy John surgery, he'll require several months to recover, and it seems likely that he'll be sidelined for the remainder of the 2022 season.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with elbow inflammation Jones was placed on the 7-day injured list for Triple-A Norfolk on Friday due to right elbow inflammation, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Jones has been with Norfolk since the start of the season, hitting a modest .212/.339/.343 with two homers and two steals through 27 games. He'll need to get healthy and then improve his performance level if he's to push for a return to the majors.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jahmai Jones in latest round of roster cuts SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Orioles made their most significant spring cuts after Sunday’s 5-4 Grapefruit League win over the Tigers, with roster...

MARCH 27, 2022 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Jones was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Jones was in the mix for a major-league roster spot this spring, and he performed well in Grapefruit League action by going 5-for-14 with three doubles, four runs, an RBI, two walks and five strikeouts across seven appearances. He'll begin the year in the minors but should be in consideration for a call-up at some point in 2022.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Jones isn't starting Saturday's game against Toronto.

Impact Jones has gone hitless with a walk and four strikeouts in his last nine plate appearances, and he'll be on the bench for the third time in the last four games. Pat Valaika will shift to second base while Richie Martin starts at shortstop.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Jones will be on the bench Friday against Toronto, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Jones has now started every other game at second base for the last nine games. Pat Valaika starts at the keystone Friday, but Jones should return Saturday if the pattern continues.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Jones isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Jones has gone 0-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts across his last three appearances, and he'll be on the bench for the third time in the last five games. Pat Valaika will shift to second base while Richie Martin starts at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ibáñez leads 99-loss Rangers over 106-loss Orioles 7-4

Andy Ibáñez hit a two-run homer and the Texas Rangers avoided their 100th loss for at least a day by beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-4 for a four-game split

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Friday Jones isn't starting Friday's game against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Jones started at second base in Thursday's win over the Rangers and went 1-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. Pat Valaika will start at the keystone while Richie Martin starts at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins major-league club Jones was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact The 24-year-old was demoted to Triple-A last week but will quickly rejoin the Orioles with Ramon Urias (groin) heading to the injured list. Jones is hitting .164/.207/.218 with three doubles, three RBI, five runs and a stolen base in 18 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back to minors Jones was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Jones has been absent from the starting lineup for three straight games, though he did score the game-winning run as a pinch-runner in Thursday's game. His demotion will should allow both Ramon Urias and Kelvin Gutierrez to see more regular playing time moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Jones isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Jones has gone 0-for-4 with two strikeouts across his last two appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for a third straight game. Ramon Urias will shift to second base while Kelvin Gutierrez starts at the hot corner.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records first big-league steal Jones went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 6-3 win over Toronto.

Impact It's the first big-league steal in Jones' career. He's shown some speed in the minors, although he hasn't topped 10 steals in either 2019 or 2021 after reaching 20 in each year between 2015 and 2018. Jones is slashing .176/.222/.235 with three RBI, four runs scored and three doubles in 54 plate appearances since he was called up by Baltimore. He has emerged as a near-everyday presence at second base.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles hit two homers off Ray, beat Blue Jays 6-3

Cedric Mullins and Ryan McKenna homered off Robbie Ray and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Blue Jays 6-3 on Friday night to end Toronto’s season-high winning streak at eight

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernández sharp as Royals blank Orioles 6-0

Carlos Hernández pitched six impressive innings, and Nicky Lopez and Hunter Dozier homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benintendi's hit, catch lead Royals over Orioles 3-2

Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, then reached above the left field wall to take away a potential tying home run in the ninth, sending the Kansas City R...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handling everyday role Jones will start at second base and bat seventh Monday against the Royals.

Impact Since both he and Kelvin Gutierrez were called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Aug. 23, Jones appears to have won out in the battle for an everyday spot in the Baltimore lineup. Though both will crack the lineup in Monday's series opener while Ramon Urias (upper leg) hits the bench, Jones had started nine times in Baltimore's last 11 games, while Gutierrez picked up only seven starts. Jones is slashing .176/.222/.265 since his promotion.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, but Yanks blow lead, fall to O's 8-7

Gary Sánchez hit a grand slam and a two-run homer, but the New York Yankees blew a late lead and lost to the last-place Baltimore Orioles 8-7

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

O's rally against Chapman, win after nearly no-hitting Yanks

Aroldis Chapman gave up Pedro Severino’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees lost to Baltimore 4-3 after the last-place Ori...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

O's lose no-hit bid vs Yanks on bobbled infield grounder

Pinch-hitter Gleyber Torres broke up Baltimore’s no-hit bid with an infield single that bounced off the glove of second baseman Jahmai Jones with one out in the seventh inning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akin wins consecutive starts, leads Orioles past Jays 4-2

Keegan Akin allowed one run through five innings and won consecutive starts for the first time, Ramón Urías hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS