Manager Buck Showalter said Thursday that Jones was removed late in the game due to cramping, Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pedro Alvarez came on to pinch hit for Jones in the top of the ninth in Thursday's loss to Washington. Showalter said that Jones was merely cramping, so it's unclear whether Jones' status heading into Friday's series opener is actually in doubt. A further update on Jones' status figures to be made available Friday before lineups are released.