Chipper Jones acknowledged Wednesday that he is again having trouble with his right knee. "It's bugging me again," said the veteran third baseman, who has managed only three hits in his past 26 at-bats. "Just have to stay on top of it [with treatment]." He's hoping to avoid arthroscopic surgery, which would sideline him for at least three weeks.

Chipper Jones is not in the Braves' lineup Wednesday against the Mariners. He's likely getting the day off following the night game, but with Chipper, you can never be too sure. Brooks Conrad will start at the hot corner and bat sixth against King Felix.

Chipper Jones returned to action on Tuesday June 21.

Chipper Jones (groin) is back in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays. Jones hasn't played since leaving last Thursday's game with a right adductor (groin) strain. He'll bat third Tuesday against right-hander Zach Stewart.

Chipper Jones (groin) hopes to play Tuesday against the Blue Jays. Jones hasn't played since leaving last Thursday's game against the Mets with a right adductor (groin) strain. Diory Hernandez will make the start at the hot corner Monday and bat eighth against southpaw Ricky Romero.

Chipper Jones (groin) will likely be limited to pinch-hitting over the next few days. The Braves had hoped that Chipper could return to the lineup Sunday or Monday, but he hasn't progressed much and is unable to swing right-handed. "Now we're shooting for maybe pinch-hitting tomorrow, maybe even Monday or Tuesday," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "I'd be tempting fate if I did it right-handed," Jones said. "I mean, I could go swing 50-percent, 60-percent, just all upper body and not put anything into it. But I go out there and try to turn around 95 mph, you need your legs, you need your hips. It's just impossible right now... If there were any way that I felt like I could play through it and still help it get better, I would. I can't."

Chipper Jones (groin) is not in the Braves' lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers. Jones is day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game with a right adductor (groin) strain. Brooks Conrad will make the start at the hot corner Friday and bat eighth against right-hander Colby Lewis.