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Jones (shoulder) was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday. Jones dealt with a left shoulder impingement for most of the 2022 season and will be outrighted to the minors as a procedural move to remove him from the 60-day injured list for now. It's unclear what his status will be for the start of spring training in 2023.
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The Phillies recalled Jones from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement. After being optioned to Lehigh Valley earlier this season, Jones hadn't pitched for the club since May 19 and was later placed on the 7-day IL The Phillies' decision to call him up and move him to the 60-day IL ensures that the southpaw reliever will now be on the shelf for at least the next two months. The transaction also clears a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Oscar Mercado, whom the Phillies claimed off waivers from the Guardians on Monday.
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Jones was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Jones was called up by Philadelphia on Tuesday, and he allowed a run in two innings over two relief appearances during his stint with the major-league club. He's tossed three scoreless frames in the minors this year and will attempt to maintain his success in Lehigh Valley.
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The Phillies recalled Jones from Triple-A Lehigh Valley ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rockies. He'll join the bullpen as a replacement for Bailey Falter, who was optioned to Triple-A after tossing a scoreless inning in Monday's 8-2 win over the Rockies. Jones will give the Phillies a fresh arm but isn't expected to see much work in high-leverage situations.
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Jones was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Wednesday's loss to the Mets, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. Jones surrendered two runs over two-thirds of an inning Wednesday, and he also gave up two runs during his season debut Sunday against the A's. The 27-year-old earned a spot in Philadelphia's Opening Day bullpen but is now headed to the minors a week into the season.