Jones (ribs) felt good after early batting practice Wednesday and is hopeful he will be in Thursday's lineup, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joey Rickard is starting in center field and hitting leadoff Wednesday, but if everything goes according to plan, Jones will reclaim his up-the-middle spot for the O's on Thursday, when the Rangers take on lefty Cole Hamels.

Jones (ribs) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has been out of the lineup since Apr. 7 due to a rib injury, and though he was able to come in as a defensive replacement Monday, swinging a bat is still problematic for the center fielder. By using Jones on Monday, the Orioles can't backdate him to Apr. 7 if he ultimately does require a stint on the disabled list. Joey Rickard will remain atop the lineup Wednesday and he'll take over in center for Jones. The Orioles begin a four-game set against the Rangers on Thursday, but it remains unclear when Jones will be able to return to the lineup.

Jones (ribs) will be available off the bench Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones is being held out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game, but it appears as though he's nearing a return. He was able to enter Monday's contest as a defensive replacement, so combined with this development, it's likely that he'll be able to return to a full capacity role without missing too much more time.

Jones (ribs) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the fifth game in a row that Jones will be held out of the lineup, but he was able to participate in Monday's win as a late inning defensive replacement. The fact that the club was willing to insert him into the game in any capacity is an encouraging sign, but for now, Joey Rickard will continue to fill in as the starting center fielder in his stead.

Jones returned to action Monday, playing centerfield in the ninth inning of Baltimore's win against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Jones played the field bodes well for his imminent return to the lineup, as now the Orioles cannot back-date his DL stint. Jones has two hits in 10 at-bats this year. Joey Rickard will slide back to left field when Jones returns to the lineup.

While Jones (ribs) is not in Monday's starting lineup, he feels good enough to play, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Orioles are taking the cautious route with Jones' injury and will hold him out Monday for the fourth game in a row, but he was able to both throw and run Monday without issue and is only feeling soreness while swinging a bat, so there is reason to be optimistic about a return to the lineup Tuesday.

Jones (ribs) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, Eduardo Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was able to warm up and throw Monday morning, but he is still not healthy enough to return to action, and will sit out for the fourth straight game. Joey Rickard will get another start in center field in place of Jones, who remains day-to-day.

Jones (ribs) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Jones remains limited due to soreness in his ribs and will be sidelined for a fourth straight game. According to MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko, team doctors don't believe the outfielder is dealing with any kind of oblique issue, which would likely portend a longer absence. In any event, if Jones fails to show improvement in the coming days, the Orioles could be forced to send him to the DL. Until Jones returns, Joey Rickard figures to serve as the team's everyday center fielder.

Jones (ribs) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Jones' ribs are still bothering him, but the cold and wintry weather in Baltimore on Saturday has further forced manager Buck Showalter's hand in resting both Jones and J.J Hardy for Saturday's contest. However, while Hardy (calf) expects to return Sunday, there is still no timetable for Jones to get back on the field. Joey Rickard will again start in center field Saturday and is set to serve as the leadoff hitter.

Manager Buck Showalter said Jones is dealing with sore ribs, but hopes Jones will be able to return to action Friday, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Other reports indicated that Jones is dealing with a sore oblique, but Showalter refused to use that term, and instead Jones was simply dealing with soreness in his ribs, which he first felt during his final at-bat in Wednesday's game. Jones may be able to return to the field after missing just the lone game, but the Orioles' lineup for Friday's game will confirm that one way or another.