Chipper Jones is not in Monday's lineup against the Giants due to soreness in his left knee. Jones tweaked the knee while attempting to beat a ground out Sunday against the Cubs. While this is the same knee that required season-ending surgery last year, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez believes it will only cost him a day or two. Needless to say, it is difficult to trust him in fantasy leagues.

Chipper Jones returned to action on Saturday August 6.

Chipper Jones is back in the Braves' lineup Saturday. As expected. Chipper has been limited to pinch-hitting duties since suffering a quad injury on July 25. He was close to starting Friday, but the Braves decided to hold him out one more day just to be safe.

Chipper Jones (quad) is out of the lineup again Friday. Jones tested out his strained quad before Friday's game and did OK, but the Braves want to wait until Saturday before putting him back in the lineup. He's been limited to pinch-hitting duties since suffering the injury on July 25.

Chipper Jones (quad) hopes to return to the Braves' starting lineup Friday against the Mets. Jones tweaked his quad in his first game back from the disabled list last Monday and has been limited to pinch-hitting duties ever since. He took batting practice and fielded ground balls for the second straight day Tuesday, but is still feeling some discomfort on defense and while running the bases.

Chipper Jones (quad) is scheduled to participate in batting practice and take ground balls before Monday's game. Jones struck out in a pinch-hit appearance Sunday, but is still nursing soreness in his quad. It's likely he'll need another day or two before returning to the starting lineup.

Chipper Jones returned to action on Sunday July 31.

Chipper Jones (quad) felt better Sunday after getting fluid drained from his strained right quad on Thursday. Jones has been limited to pinch-hitting duties since straining his quad in his first game back from the disabled list last Monday. He is out of the lineup again on Sunday and will likely need another two or three days before he's ready to go.

Chipper Jones (quad) is expected to sit out again Sunday. Jones has been limited to pinch-hitting duty since straining his quad on Monday. "He is feeling a little better," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "I would like to get him on the field and work him out a little bit before we decide [when he can return]. . The thing we worry about is when you get him on the field, he has to react one way or another. You can't really control that. We worry about that a little bit."

Chipper Jones is expected to miss another 2-3 games due to lingering soreness in his quad. Jones is out of the Braves' lineup on Thursday for a third straight contest. He was able to pinch-hit Wednesday and should continue to be available off the bench, but the veteran third baseman might not start a game all weekend for Atlanta.