Jones (hamstring) is back in the lineup Friday, batting leadoff and playing center field.

EDGE Analysis

After a week-long absence due to a tweaked hamstring, Jones will return to his post in center field for Friday's divisional game against the Yankees. Prior to his injury, Jones was slashing .259/.276/.352 in his last 14 games. He'll face right-hander Chad Green in his return Friday.

Manager Buck Showalter indicated Wednesday that he expects Jones to rejoin the lineup Friday against the Yankees, Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was considered a candidate to play Wednesday but was not a member of the starting lineup. His hamstring appears to be doing well and he should retake his spot in center field and atop Baltimore's order as the open a series against the division rival Yankees, with the newly-acquired Michael Bourn available should Jones not be ready to go.

Jones (hamstring) may be available to play Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has been out since Aug. 26 dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Orioles' center fielder seems very close to returning. The club has been very cautious with Jones, so it's likely that they'll give him the night off and continue working towards their goal of having him back Friday. However, knowing that he'd be available to play is promising nonetheless.

Jones (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Buck Showalter will give Jones another day to rest ahead of Baltimore's off-day Thursday. There is still optimism that Jones won't require a stint on the disabled list, but Wednesday does mark his fifth consecutive day out of the lineup. Nolan Reimold will get another start in center field in place of Jones on Wednesday.

Jones (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Toronto, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones will remain out of the lineup, giving way to Nolan Reimold in center field. Fortunately, it appears that Jones won't need a stint on the disabled list, as the club said that they're having him sit out to avoid losing him for an extended period of time. Until further notice, consider him day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale against the Blue Jays.

Jones (hamstring) is not in the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones reported that his hamstring felt much better, but he's still experiencing some discomfort and will miss his third straight game as a result. It sounds as though things are progressing well though, so the center fielder remains day-to-day and will turn his attention toward getting back into the lineup in time for Tuesday's tilt.

Jones (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones will miss his second straight contest as a result of a hamstring strain suffered in Friday series opener. In his stead, Nolan Reimold will man center field, while Steve Pearce bats atop the order. Jones will remain day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays.

Jones (hamstring) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Yankees, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones departed Friday's game with a left hamstring strain, and he'll remain out Saturday as the team continues to assess the severity of the injury. Newly recalled Julio Borbon will get the starting nod in center field in place of Jones.

Jones left Friday's game with a left hamstring strain.

EDGE Analysis

He was replaced in center field by Nolan Reimold in the second inning after grounding out in his lone at-bat. The severity of the strain is uncertain, but with rosters set to expand in less than a week, it will be easier for Baltimore to hold off on a DL move.

Jones (cramps) is in the lineup Friday, batting leadoff and playing center field.

EDGE Analysis

After leaving Thursday's game with some cramping issues, Jones will return to the lineup for Baltimore's series opener in the Bronx. Jones and the Orioles will be facing Luis Cessa, who is coming off the best start of his professional career as he shut the Angels out over 6.0 innings while fanning five batters. On the other hand, Jones has a career .252 average with eight home runs and eight doubles in his career at the new Yankee Stadium.