General manager Mike Hazen suggested Tuesday that Jones would draw the bulk of the starts in right field for the Diamondbacks to begin the season, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After signing a one-year deal with Arizona earlier this month, Jones appeared set for more of a part-time role in the outfield, but his playing-time outlook took a turn for the better Monday when Steven Souza suffered a left knee injury in a 6-3 exhibition loss to the White Sox. The Diamondbacks are still awaiting the results of Souza's MRI, but the expectation is that 29-year-old will open the season on the injured list, perhaps remaining there for an extended period. Souza's likely absence creates an opening in right for Jones, while also extending Ketel Marte some more job security in an everyday role in center field. Jarrod Dyson now projects as the Diamondbacks' fourth outfielder.

Jones went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI in Friday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

After going 0-for-6 in his first two Cactus League games, Jones is getting comfortable in the batter's box. He led off the game with a home run off Dodgers starter Dennis Santana, then later hit a two-run double. He also knocked in a run when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.

Jones played his second spring game Thursday and went 0-for-3 while batting third in the order against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Jones made his spring debut Tuesday and was back in the lineup after an off-day Wednesday. He's played both center and right field. Manager Torey Lovullo plans to get him into a game in left field before the end of spring training, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Jones played five innings in center field and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's game against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones made his Diamondbacks debut after playing several back-field contests with minor-leaguers since late last week. He batted leadoff Tuesday, but that was only to get him as many plate appearances as possible. He's expected to get Wednesday off and resume play Thursday.

Jones played the field for the first time this spring in an intrasquad game and is expected to make his Cactus League debut Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This as the third consecutive day Jones got at-bats. He'll do some work in the trainers' room Monday when the Diamondbacks are off before facing major-league competition for the first time.

Jones shuttled between two minor-league games Friday, hitting a home run and a single while walking three times over seven plate appearances, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks want to see Jones on the back fields before committing him to a major-league game. He's going to get another 10 at-bats Saturday. Jones and manager Torey Lovullo downplayed the late start to training, but it will be a challenge the 33-year-old outfielder must overcome.

Jones took batting practice Wednesday and participated in baserunning drills Thursday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Jones emerges from this activity without issue, he could get some at-bats in a back field goal Friday and then the team will evaluate the next steps.

Jones will begin training by taking batting practice and doing light baserunning drills, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones, who was signed by the Diamonbacks on Monday, will then work his way into games on the back fields before entering a Cactus League game. "We feel like we have plenty of time to get him ready for the start of the season," manager Torey Lovullo said. Jones is expected to play all three outfield positions. His primary position during his major league career has been center field, which impacts how Lovullo plans to use Ketel Marte who had been expected to be the primary center fielder. However, Lovullo clarified Jones' impact on Marte, telling reporters that he sees Marte moving between center, second base and shortstop on a daily basis as needed or dictated by matchup.

Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said Jones will be "playing quite a bit," Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones' addition give Arizona significant depth in the outfield, and Hazen sees him playing all three outfield positions. At this time, however, Jones is not viewed as the primary center fielder, a role that has been filled by Ketel Marte this spring. Marte is being moved from second base to center field and has capably handled the transition.

Jones has signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Diamondbacks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The deal hasn't been made official just yet but should be announced by the team following a physical. Jones played the waiting game all offseason and into the spring, but it appears he's finally found a new home after multiple workouts in Arizona. He saw a significant drop in power a season ago with the Orioles, belting 15 home runs and driving in 63 runs in 145 games. Jones will be highly motivated to show that he still has something left in the tank in 2019.