The Rockies recalled Jones from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Following injuries to Kris Bryant (ribs) and Sean Bouchard (foot), Jones will join the Rockies to add depth to a suddenly-thin Colorado outfield unit. The 26-year-old has slashed .240/.360/.387 with four RBI in 89 plate appearances with Albuquerque while also stealing 15 bases in 20 games. He'll be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game.

The Rockies are expected to call up Jones from Triple-A Albuquerque prior to Thursday's game in St. Louis, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones, 26, would be making his major-league debut if he gets into a game. He missed some time with Albuquerque this season due to injury but when healthy has slashed .240/.360/.387 with two home runs and 15 stolen bases over 20 games. While Jones also has experience at shortstop, he'll have a better shot at playing time in the Rockies' outfield.

Jones (undisclosed) returned from the 7-day injured list Saturday and started in center field in Triple-A Albuquerque's 10-9 win over Oklahoma City, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks, two stolen bases and an additional run.

EDGE Analysis

Jones hadn't played for Albuquerque since April 21 due to the unspecified injury, but he picked up right where he left off in his return to action for the Triple-A club. Through 80 plate appearances on the season, Jones is slashing .254/.375/.418 with a pair of home runs and 14 stolen bases. Jones already possesses a spot on the Rockies' 40-man roster, which should help his odds of making his MLB debut at some point later on this season.

Jones (undisclosed) began a rehab assignment with the Rockies' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate Monday, going 0-for-2 with a walk, a run and an RBI while playing five innings at shortstop.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has been on Triple-A Albuquerque's 7-day injured list for more than a month with an unspecified injury, but he looks to be closing in on a return. The 26-year-old hit .250 with a home run and 12 stolen bases in 17 games for Albuquerque prior to being deactivated.

Triple-A Albuquerque placed Jones on its 7-day injured list Tuesday with an unspecified injury.

EDGE Analysis

Jones hit .250 with one home run and 12 stolen bases in 75 plate appearances with Albuquerque before being shelved with the injury.

The Rockies acquired Jones from the Rays on Thursday in exchange for left-hander Joe Rock, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was set to head into his second season as a member of the Rays' 40-man roster but has yet to make his MLB debut. He was optioned to minor-league camp early in spring training and didn't appear to be particularly close to reaching the majors with Tampa Bay, but the move to Colorado should help accelerate his big-league debut. For now, Jones is still likely to play at the Triple-A level with the Rockies' top affiliate in Albuquerque, but his experience at both shortstop and in the outfield will give him multiple pathways to a call-up if Colorado loses a position player to an injury at any point. The 25-year-old saw most of his action in 2023 at Triple-A Durham, slashing .278/.344/.467 with seven home runs and 12 stolen bases across 188 plate appearances.

The Rays optioned Jones to minor-league camp Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Jones is heading into his second season as a member of the Rays' 40-man roster, but he's still waiting on making his big-league debut. He split time between Triple-A Durham and Double-A Montgomery in 2023, slashing .244/.318/.432 with 10 home runs and 24 stolen bases in 71 games before being shut down shortly after the All-Star break due to a right hamstring strain. Jones appears to be back to full health heading into the 2024 season, as he appeared in 11 games for the Rays during Grapefruit League play and went 5-for-15 with a home run and a pair of stolen bases.

Jones (hamstring) was recalled to the majors and placed on the 60-day injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Jones' season will come to an end with the move. He most recently maintained a .274/.340/.464 line while also racking up 12 stolen bases across 188 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham. Tristan Gray had his contract selected and is taking Jones' spot on the 40-man roster in the corresponding move.

Jones was optioned Monday to minor-league camp by the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was the Rays first-round pick in 2018, and was shielded from the Rule 5 draft over the winter. The speedy shortstop is now getting a look in the outfield, and could be a bench option if he has success at the higher levels in 2023. It's tough to see a path to regular playing time at this stage, however.

Jones was added to Tampa Bay's 40-man roster Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was promoted to Double-A Montgomery late in 2021 and remained there for the entirety of last season. He had a .238/.319/.394 slash line with 37 stolen bases and a 35.9 percent strikeout rate in 79 games.