Adam Jones won't get an MRI on his right thumb as originally reported but instead will visit a hand specialist. Jones had been slated to return to action Friday after a week-long absence but had to be scratched after aggravating his thumb ailment in batting practice. He's actually played through the injury since May, but it's gotten worse in the last week. He received an X-ray this week that showed no real difference from the one he had taken back in July. "I don't know exactly what it is," he said. "It is annoying me and I know I want to be on the field with my teammates."

Adam Jones (thumb) was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Angels. Jones was on the original lineup card, but his right thumb is still an issue. Matt Angle will now make the start in center field while Nolan Reimold plays left.

Adam Jones (thumb) is aiming to return to the Orioles' lineup Friday night against the Angels. Jones hasn't started a game since last Friday, first because of an ankle injury and now because of a sore right thumb. He told reporters on Wednesday afternoon that he's feeling much improved. The 26-year-old center fielder has tallied 23 home runs, 80 RBI and 11 steals so far this season.

Adam Jones (thumb) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Rays. Jones appeared as a pinch-runner during Tuesday's game, but isn't yet ready to return to the starting lineup. Consider him day-to-day right now. Matt Angle will make the start in center field Wednesday and bat leadoff against right-hander Wade Davis.

Adam Jones returned to action on Tuesday September 13.

Adam Jones (thumb) is out of the Orioles' starting lineup for the fourth straight game Tuesday. X-rays on his right thumb came back negative, but he is still dealing with some swelling and pain. Consider him day-to-day right now. Kyle Hudson will make the start in center field Tuesday and bat ninth against David Price and the Rays.

Adam Jones is out of the lineup Monday not because of his injury ankle but due to a sore right thumb. Jones missed two games with the ankle injury, but that's now fine. According to manager Buck Showalter, he'll have X-rays on the thumb today.

Adam Jones (ankle) is not playing Monday. Jones has been sidelined with swelling since fouling a ball off his ankle on Friday night. The Orioles were hoping that he'd be ready to go Sunday, but he was not even available to pinch-hit. The 26-year-old center fielder has a .783 OPS, 23 homers and 11 steals in 139 games this season.

Adam Jones (ankle) was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup. Jones had been slated to return to action after missing Saturday's game with a sore ankle, but evidently the Orioles have decided against it. We haven't heard about him having a setback, so we'll assume the O's are just being cautious.

Adam Jones (ankle) is back in the lineup Sunday. Jones missed Saturday's contest after fouling a ball off his ankle Friday. He's batting fifth and playing center field against Blue Jays righty Dustin McGowan.