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Provides game-tying homer Jones went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Yankees.

Impact Jones has homered twice over three games since the All-Star break, and Sunday's 11th inning blast tied the contest at 7-7. The 25-year-old has also struck out in his last 11 games, racking up 14 of them in that span. He's at seven homers, 17 RBI, 19 runs scored, five stolen bases and a .288/.369/.508 slash line through 40 contests. Jones has received more playing time in left field of late, which could ultimately land him on the strong side of a platoon with switch-hitting Jurickson Profar.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies' Nolan Jones and Alan Trejo go deep to come from behind and walk-off the Yankees 8-7 in the eleventh inning

JULY 16, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Homers off bench Jones went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-2 win over the Yankees.

Impact Jones didn't start the game but entered as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning for Randal Grichuk. Jones then tacked on the Rockies' last run with an eighth-inning blast. The 25-year-old doesn't have one path to everyday at-bats, but he should be able to spell C.J. Cron and Kris Bryant on occasion while also pushing Jurickson Profar in left field for playing time, especially against right-handed pitchers. Jones owns a .293/.379/.504 slash line with six homers, 15 RBI, 18 runs scored and five stolen bases over 140 plate appearances and could stick in the lineup at least until Charlie Blackmon (hand) returns from the injured list.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action in Houston Jones will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Jones sat out a pair of games to close out the Rockies' weekend series with the Tigers, but Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post relays that the 24-year-old was away from the team because he had been serving as the best man in his brother's wedding back on the East Coast. Following the excused absence, Jones rejoined the Rockies in Houston and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Tuesday's 4-1 loss. Jones will stick in the lineup again Wednesday and appears to be locked into a full-time role at the moment, even with the recent return of Kris Bryant from the injured list. Instead of Jones, rookie outfielder Brenton Doyle -- who is on the bench Wednesday for the second game in a row -- appears to be the odd man out of the Rockies' regular lineup.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in second straight Jones is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact For the second straight day, the lefty-hitting Jones will find himself on the bench against a right-hander, this time sitting versus the Tigers' Matt Manning. The recent returns of Kris Bryant and C.J. Cron from the injured list appear to have blocked off Jones' path to steady at-bats in the corner outfield or at first base, making it tough to justify holding the 25-year-old in most shallower leagues. Jones has certainly done his part to justify regular playing time, having produced a .315/.398/.528 slash line with five stolen bases through 123 plate appearances in the majors this season.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus lefty Jones isn't in the Rockies' lineup Tuesday versus the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Left-hander Clayton Kershaw will start on the mound for the Dodgers on Tuesday, so the lefty-hitting Jones will get a breather and sit out the beginning of the game. Randal Grichuk will take over for Jones in right field and bat sixth.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly hits for cycle Jones went 4-for-4 with a solo homer, two doubles, a walk, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Jones had a perfect night at the plate and was robbed a triple short of the cycle after Jake Fraley made an excellent play off the wall to hold him to just two bases in the ninth. The 25-year-old already has five home runs, five stolen bases and has eight multi-hit efforts in just 24 games since being called up May 26. The Rockies seem to have made a splash with Jones after acquiring him in an offseason trade with the Guardians and he appears to have solidified an everyday role with the club. He's now slashing .354/.436/.634 with 13 extra-base hits, 14 RBI, 12 runs and an 11:30 BB:K over 94 plate appearances.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 17, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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JUNE 12, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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JUNE 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Comes up clutch Jones went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Padres.

Impact Jones' walk-off blast came after a rain delay following Ryan McMahon's game-tying home run in the ninth inning. Jones has homered three times in his last five games and now has four long balls through 15 contests this season. He's slashing .360/.407/.680 with 12 RBI, seven runs scored and four stolen bases through 54 plate appearances. His productivity has helped him step into an everyday role of late between first base and the corner outfield.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Jones hits a 472-foot WALK-OFF homer to help the Rockies defeat the Padres

JUNE 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Belts third homer Jones went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Padres.

Impact He got the Rockies on the board in the second inning by taking Ryan Weathers deep. Jones has been impressive since joining the big-league roster in late May, batting .304 (14-for-46) over 14 games with three homers and 11 RBI as he splits his time between right field and first base.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records fourth steal Jones went 0-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 9-6 loss to the Padres.

Impact This is just the fourth time in 13 games that Jones has been held without a hit, but he still managed to get on base twice. He also logged a steal for the fourth game in a row. The 25-year-old has fit in wonderfully with the Rockies, hitting .349 with two home runs, four steals, 10 RBI and four runs scored over 47 plate appearances.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three more hits Thursday Jones went 3-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a steal in Thursday's 6-4 loss against San Francisco.

Impact Jones now has four multi-hit games in his last six contests, going 10-for-23 (.435) in that span. He's also logged a steal in three straight games. Since he was recalled from Triple-A on May 26, the 25-year-old Jones has slashed .366/.395/.610 with two home runs, 10 RBI and three runs scored across 43 plate appearances. With C.J. Cron (back) seemingly a ways away from returning, Jones should continue to see regular playing time at first base in Colorado.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in loss Jones went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Giants.

Impact Jones provided the Rockies' last run of the game with a sixth-inning solo shot. This was his fourth multi-hit effort in 11 major-league contests this season, and it was also his second game in a row with a steal. The 25-year-old is up to a .316/.333/.553 slash line with two homers, eight RBI and three runs scored through 39 plate appearances. Between first base and the corner outfield, Jones is quickly establishing himself in the Rockies' lineup.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records first steal Jones went 0-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 10-4 loss to the Giants.

Impact Jones got aboard on a fielder's choice and stole second in the fourth inning. The 25-year-old was held hitless for just the third time in his 10 games this season, and he struck out twice for the fourth game in a row, but he's still making a positive impact. He's batting .294 with a home run, seven RBI, two runs scored and three doubles through 35 plate appearances Jones continues to fill in at first base while C.J. Cron (back) remains sidelined. Cron won't be back for multiple weeks, so Jones has a chance to run with a starting role between first and the corner outfield positions.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Jones isn't starting Saturday against the Royals.

Impact Jones has started seven of eight games since being recalled from Triple-A and holds an .872 OPS over 27 plate appearances. He'll get a breather Saturday as Elehuris Montero picks up a start at first base while batting sixth.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking in lineup Jones went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Friday against the Royals.

Impact Jones was in the lineup for the seventh time in the last eight games, and he's started at first base on five occasions. He delivered a two-RBI double in the eighth inning to extend his hitting streak to four games, during which he's tallied a home run, two doubles and four RBI. With both C.J. Cron (back) and Kris Bryant (heel) sidelined, Jones should have multiple paths to playing time in the short term.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another start Thursday Jones is starting in right field and batting seventh Thursday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact The 25-year-old should have an even more secure role on the Rockies' depth chart with Kris Bryant (heel) now on the injured list. Jones has posted an .871 OPS in 19 plate appearances since getting called up May 26 from Triple-A Albuquerque, where he was sporting an absurd .356/.481/.711 slash line with 12 homers, 42 RBI, five steals and 38 runs scored in 39 games.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits late home run in loss Jones went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Jones took Kevin Ginkel 399 feet to right field to finally get the Rockies on the board in the ninth after capitalizing on a hanging breaking ball. It was his second extra-base hit and his third RBI since being called up from Triple-A Alburquerque on May 26. Jones figures to continue to get the fair share of looks at first base while C.J. Cron (back) works on his return from the IL. Even if he gets demoted once Cron returns, Jones could still receive a longer look at some point during the year, as he was dominating Triple-A before joining the Rockies, slashing .356/.481/.711 with 12 homers, 42 RBI, 38 runs and a 33:43 BB:K over 39 games.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Jones is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Jones will head to the bench after he went 3-for-11 with a double, two RBI and a run scored while starting all three games of the series with the Mets following his promotion from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday. Mike Moustakas will draw the start at first base and bat seventh in the series opener with Arizona.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First hit of season Jones went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Mets.

Impact Jones was recalled Friday to provide additional depth with Brenton Doyle (knee) sidelined. Since, he's started both games at first base, taking over the combination of Michael Toglia -- demoted back to Triple-A Albuquerque -- and Mike Moustakas at first base. Jones had maintained a 181 wRC+ and .504 wOBA across 187 plate appearances with Albuquerque, and it appears he'll have the chance to carry that performance into the majors.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Colorado recalled Jones from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact The initial belief was that Jones would be replacing Brenton Doyle (knee) on the Rockies' active roster, but it now appears that Doyle will not require an IL stint. Michael Toglia wound up being optioned as the corresponding move for Jones, who had been on an absolute heater offensively at the Triple-A level. Presuming he gets regular at-bats, the versatile 25-year-old is probably worth a try in deeper fantasy formats. He was slashing .356/.481/.711 with 12 homers, 42 RBI, five stolen bases and 38 runs scored in 39 games with Albuquerque.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Rockies' Nolan Jones and Alan Trejo go deep to come from behind and walk-off the Yankees 8-7 in the eleventh inning

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Nolan Jones hits a 472-foot WALK-OFF homer to help the Rockies defeat the Padres