NOLAN JONES NEWS

White Sox beat Guardians 2-1, gain split in 4-game series

Lucas Giolito pitched one-run ball into the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 2-1 after Guardians’ starter Aaron Civale exited after one inning because of a s...

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench for nightcap Jones is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the White Sox.

Impact Following his call-up from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Jones proceeded to start in right field in each of the Guardians' last five games, including the team's 4-1 win in Game 1 of the twin bill. Ernie Clement will enter the starting nine in his stead in Game 2, but Jones should be secure in an everyday role for the time being. Even after an 0-for-3 showing in the early game, Jones is still getting on base at a .526 clip through his first five big-league contests.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy at last, Nolan Jones showing flashes of his top-prospect potential for the Cleveland Guardians Nolan Jones is 7 for his first 13 for the Guardians, including a four-RBI game on Monday night vs. the White Sox.

JULY 12, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Drives in four runs Jones went 2-for-3 with a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 8-4 win over the White Sox.

Impact Jones knocked a two-run single during Cleveland's five-run first inning. He then drilled a two-run double in the fifth. Jones has produced three multi-hit games through four career MLB appearances, giving him a terrific .538/.625/.923 slash line. Jones has three extra-base hits and eight RBI through 16 career plate appearances.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Jones drives in four runs in Guardians' win over White Sox Rookie outfielder continues hot start in first game in front of home crowd; Cal Quantrill battles to earn victory over White Sox

JULY 12, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Rookie Jones drives in 4 as Guardians topple White Sox 8-4

Rookie Nolan Jones drove in four runs in his home debut for Cleveland, leading the Guardians to an 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians Standout Player Of The Week: July 10 Nolan Jones is the standout player of the week after just his first series in the Major Leagues.

JULY 11, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Crushes first big-league homer Jones went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a pair of walks in Saturday's 13-1 win over the Royals.

Impact Jones' first major-league homer was a no-doubter, a 109.2 mph rocket with an estimated distance of 457 feet to right-center field off Royals reliever Jackson Kowar. Considering Jones has only three homers among 10 extra-base hits in 23 games with Triple-A Columbus this year, the display of power Saturday was a little stunning. The 24-year-old is 4-for-7 with a home, four RBI, a double and two walks through his first two games for the Guardians, and he's played time in right field after coming up through the minors as a third baseman. If the bat stays hot, manager Terry Francona may need to try Jones at multiple positions in an effort to keep him in the lineup, though the rookie's defense is not his best tool.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Jones' debut Friday, first HR Saturday all part of emotional weekend in KC: Guardians Takeaways Jones delivered a towering 457-foot home run into the fountains at Kauffman Stadium in Saturday's 13-1 Guards win.

JULY 10, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Nolan Jones hits first career home run in Guardians' blowout win over Royals Triston McKenzie pitches six shutout innings to help Guardians defeat Royals, end five-game losing streak

JULY 10, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Ramírez, rookie Jones homer, Guardians rout Royals 13-1

José Ramírez hit his first home run in nearly a month, rookie Nolan Jones connected for an impressive first homer of his career and the Cleveland Guardians stopped a five-game skid...

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Nolan Jones Hits First Career Home Run Nolan Jones hits first Major League home run against the Royals.

JULY 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Takeaways From Nolan Jones' Magnificent Debut Nolan Jones looked impressive on both offense and defense in his debut.

JULY 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Takeaways From Nolan Jones' Magnificent Debut Nolan Jones looked impressive on both offense and defense in his debut.

JULY 9, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Takeaways From Nolan Jones' Magnificent Debut Nolan Jones looked impressive on both offense and defense in his debut.

JULY 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Two hits in debut Jones went 2-for-3 with an RBI double in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Royals.

Impact Jones laced an RBI double off of Brady Singer in his first career MLB at-bat Friday. He finished the day with a pair of hits before Oscar Mercado pinch-ran for him in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old posted an impressive .917 OPS through 23 games with Triple-A Columbus prior to his call-up.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Nolan Jones Hits RBI Double For First Major League Hit Nolan Jones hits RBI double for first Major League hit in MLB debut.

JULY 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Called up, starting Friday Jones was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.

Impact Jones slashed .311/.417/.500 with three homers, 25 RBI, 21 runs and four stolen bases in Columbus to begin the season, and he'll make his major-league debut Friday against the Royals while starting in right field and batting seventh. Since Oscar Gonzalez (abdomen) is on the injured list, Jones should have a chance to carve out playing time in right field in the near future.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Jones, once Cleveland's top prospect, finally joins Guardians roster Jones, the franchise's former No. 1 overall prospect, was a second-round pick in the 2016 draft.

JULY 8, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Call-up pending, per report Jones will be recalled by the Guardians on Friday, Guardians Prospective reports.

Impact While nothing has been confirmed, there are rumblings that Jones will join the Guardians in Kansas City, perhaps to step into right field while Oscar Gonzalez (abdomen) is on the injured list. A second-round pick in 2016, Jones has improved significantly on his line with Triple-A Columbus in his second go-around at that level, slashing .311/.417/.500. He's been limited to just 23 games this season, however, due to ankle and back issues. Jones is already on the 40-man roster.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians asst. GM James Harris gives updates on prospects Nolan Jones, Daniel Espino, Bo Naylor and more Harris talked about several top prospects in Cleveland's player development system.

JUNE 26, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Returning to action Monday Jones (ankle/back) will make his season debut at Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

Impact Jones underwent left ankle surgery during the offseason and also dealt with a lower-back injury that prevented him from appearing in any games to begin the 2022 campaign. However, he slashed .238/.356/.431 with 13 homers, 60 runs, 48 RBI and 10 stolen bases over 99 games in Columbus last year and will have a chance to pick up where he left off now that he's back to full health.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Working through ankle, back issues Jones (ankle) has progressed to throwing from 150 feet, hitting in the batting cage and shagging fly balls in the outfield at extended spring training in Arizona, Ryan Lewis of the...

Impact Jones' start to the 2022 season has been delayed by his continued rehab from left ankle surgery as well as a lower-back issue, but he's said to be free of symptoms of both injuries. Since he's not yet taking part in live batting practice or full fielding drills, he's likely still multiple weeks away from making his 2022 debut for Triple-A Columbus. Once healthy, Jones is expected to see reps at third base and right field at Columbus, where he slashed .238/.356/.431 over 407 plate appearances a season ago.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins year on IL Triple-A Columbus placed Jones (ankle) on its 7-day injured list April 5.

Impact Jones was cleared to resume baseball activities in spring training, but he's not yet ready to test his surgically-repaired left ankle in games. Before getting surgery last September, Jones logged 407 plate appearances for Columbus and produced a .238/.356/.431 slash line across 99 games.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning baseball activities Jones (ankle) is set to begin baseball activities but has not been cleared to play, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jones underwent ankle surgery in September after suffering a high-ankle sprain. He's a little bit behind the expected pace, but it's not clear if he'll miss Triple-A Columbus' Opening Day. He'll need to take a step up in 2022 after finishing last year with a .238/.356/.431 slash line, 13 home runs, 10 stolen bases, 48 RBI and 60 runs scored in 407 plate appearances. If he receives his call-up this season, he'd likely get a look in the outfield or at first base -- Jose Ramirez is the Guardians' everyday third baseman, which somewhat blocks Jones at his natural position.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE