The Astros introduced that they’ve signed infielder/outfielder Greg Jones to a minor league contract. Per his MLB.com transactions tracker, he’s been assigned to the Florida Advanced League membership for now, however ought to report back to Triple-A Sugar Land in some unspecified time in the future within the close to future.
Jones, 27, was launched by the White Sox a few weeks in the past. That opened a 40-man roster spot for the Sox to assert Yoendrys Gomez, who has since been designated for project. On the time of the declare, Jones was on the minor league injured listing with an unknown ailment. Injured gamers can’t be positioned on outright waivers, which basically compelled the Sox to launch him since they wished to open that roster spot.
That has freed up Jones to signal this take care of the Astros. His present well being standing is unclear however he’ll present the Astros with a pleasant set of wheels at any time when he’s able to go. In 375 minor league league video games, he has stolen 167 bases in 192 tries, an 87% success fee. Defensively, he has performed the 2 center infield spots and all three outfield positions.
The offense has been much less spectacular, nonetheless. From the beginning of 2023 to the current, he has 769 plate appearances on the farm, principally on the Triple-A degree. He has 28 residence runs in that point however has additionally been struck out in 37.3% of these journeys to the plate. The result’s a .247/.326/.428 line and an 84 wRC+ for that span. He has been despatched to the plate simply eight occasions on the main league degree with a .143/.250/.571 line in these.
For the Astros, there’s no danger on a minor league deal. Jones is a former first-round choose, with the Rays having chosen him twenty second total in 2019. On the very least, he appears able to being a helpful bench participant who serves as a pinch runner and defensive alternative. Any progress with the bat could be a pleasant bonus.
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