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Batting leadoff again Jones is serving as the designated hitter and batting first in Thursday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Just as he did Tuesday when Baltimore started a lefty, Jones will bat first Thursday against southpaw Keegan Akin. Akin is only expected to work an inning or two as the opener, however, with righty Dean Kremer lined up to handle the bulk role. That could lead to someone like Colt Keith, who isn't starting, to pinch hit for Jones later in the contest.

JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Westburg, Urias power Orioles to 10-1 win over Tigers

Jordan Westburg hit a three-run homer during a seven-run eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles pulled away to a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers

JUNE 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Batting leadoff Tuesday Jones is serving as the designated hitter and batting first in Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Jones has recorded two pinch-hit appearances since having his contract selected from Triple-A Toledo on Friday and will now make his first start of the season for the Tigers. Parker Meadows, who has been batting leadoff recently, will slide down to the No. 9 spot, though that's likely a function of the matchup against Baltimore lefty Cade Povich and trying to get more righties near the top of the lineup. Jones could be a sneaky DFS play Tuesday but will likely return to a bench role with less fantasy impact in the coming days.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Jahmai Jones pays tribute to late father with magical home run in Detroit | Sporting News Jones' father played for the Detroit Lions.

JUNE 9, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Welcome (back) to Detroit: Jahmai Jones makes Tigers debut with Lions in his heart Jahmai Jones — pinch-hitting in his Detroit Tigers debut — crushed a home run on the first pitch he saw in the eighth inning June 6 at Comer...

JUNE 7, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Hits first 2025 home run Jones blasted a pinch-hit solo home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Appearing off the bench in the eighth inning in place of Kerry Carpenter to face a lefty reliever, Jones delivered his first home run of the season in his first 2025 MLB at-bat. The outfielder, who was playing well for Triple-A Toledo, had his contract selected earlier Friday to provide some depth in the majors. Jones offers some degree of upside based on his minor-league performance, though he likely won't see enough regular playing time to make a huge impact.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Skubal stars as the Tigers top the Cubs 3-1 in a matchup of division leaders

Tarik Skubal pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning, and Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the opener of a weekend series between two of the majors’ best teams

JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Contract selected Friday The Tigers selected Jones' contract from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact Jones has an .874 OPS with six homers and eight stolen bases in 52 games with Toledo this year, and he'll receive his first look in the majors of 2025. He offers some defensively versatility but isn't likely to see much playing time while up with the big club.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers call up Jahmai Jones; Andy Ibáñez optioned to Triple-A Toledo Detroit Tigers outfielder Jahmai Jones is hitting .276 with six home runs, 24 walks, 46 strikeouts in 52 games for Triple-A Toledo in the 20...

JUNE 6, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Battling for final roster spot Jones is among a handful of players battling for Detroit's final bench spots to begin the regular season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stavenhagen notes that Jones, Spencer Torkelson and Justyn-Henry Malloy are likely competing for two openings. Torkelson, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick, has had a promising spring, and he also recently started playing some in the outfield to add versatility. That makes Torkelson seem likely to make the team, which would leave Jones and Malloy to battle for the final spot. Jones, who was invited to camp on a minor-league contract, may be ticketed for Triple-A Toledo, but the 27-year-old has flashed some promise and would give the Tigers useful depth for later in the year.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jones continues strong bid to crack Tigers roster LAKELAND, Fla. -- The more Jahmai Jones plays -- and he has played a lot for the Tigers in this Spring Training -- the more the non-roster i...

MARCH 9, 2025 • MLB.COM

Spring training roundup: Tigers go back-to-back-to-back to smack Phillies Jahmai Jones, Andy Ibanez and Gleyber Torres slugged back-to-back-to-back homers off Philadelphia starter Jesus Luzardo in the second inning...

MARCH 6, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Blasts first spring home run Jones went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Impact Jones, who signed with the Tigers on a minor-league deal back in November, popped his first home run of the spring. The 27-year-old is competing for a bench spot in camp, and while his defensive versatility could help him earn a bench spot, he's unlikely to be much of a fantasy factor this year.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MiLB deal from Detroit The Tigers signed Jones to a minor-league contract Sunday.

Impact Jones, 27, has slashed just .198/.257/.278 over parts of four seasons at the big-league level. He does have a career .821 OPS at the Triple-A level and offers defensive versatility with the ability to play second base, third base and all three outfield spots.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Outrighted to Triple-A Jones cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees on Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old was designated for assignment by New York on Monday but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Jones spent the first four months of the season on the Yankees' active roster, but he totaled just 47 plate appearances in 33 games and had a .685 OPS and 34 percent strikeout rate.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Yankees designated Jones for assignment Monday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones is the roster casualty upon Giancarlo Stanton's (hamstring) return from the injured list. The 26-year-old has collected just a .685 OPS across 47 plate appearances with the Yankees this season.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leading off Tuesday Jones will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game versus the Mets.

Impact It's just the 10th start all season for Jones and the first time he's batted higher than fifth. Left-hander Jose Quintana is starting for the Mets and Jones is 7-for-20 against southpaws this season.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records three hits in another start Jones went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI in Friday's 16-5 victory versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Jones was plugged into the No. 9 spot in the order while serving as the team's designated hitter in his third start over New York's past four games. The 26-year-old responded with his first multi-hit game of the campaign -- in fact, his three knocks Friday equaled the amount of hits he had collected over his previous 18 plate appearances coming into the contest. Jones has been used mostly as a pinch runner and defensive replacement this season, though he could continue to see more opportunities in the short term while Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) remains on the injured list.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks' Jones delivers Mother's Day gift with first MLB HR ST. PETERSBURG -- The visitors’ clubhouse was loud on Sunday afternoon, with thumping bass beats from the sound system overpowered by celebr...

MAY 12, 2024 • MLB.COM

Yankees have a blast showing love to 26th man after Jahmai Jones hits 1st homer in rare start The Yankees and Rays completed their weekend series on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field.

MAY 12, 2024 • NJ.COM

Trevino hits 2 of Yankees' 5 homers, New York beats Rays 10-6 after nearly blowing 6-run lead

Jose Trevino hit two of New York’s five homers, Luis Gil went six scoreless innings and the Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-6 after almost blowing a six-run lead

MAY 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Yankees bench Gleyber Torres for Jahmai Jones after average sinks below .200 again The Yankees and Rays continue their weekend series on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.

APRIL 20, 2024 • NJ.COM

Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres leaves game after being hit on right thumb by pitch

New York Yankees’ second baseman Gleyber Torres left a game against the Houston Astros after being hit on the right hand with a 93.1 mph fastball

MARCH 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Claimed by Yankees The Yankees claimed Jones off waivers from the Brewers on Wednesday.

Impact The Yanks deem Jones a better fit for their roster than Jordan Groshans, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Jones has a career .460 OPS in 90 plate appearances across parts of three major-league seasons.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Westburg, Urias power Orioles to 10-1 win over Tigers

Tarik Skubal stars as the Tigers top the Cubs 3-1 in a matchup of division leaders

J.D. Davis released by the Yankees after hitting .105 in 7 games

Trevino hits 2 of Yankees' 5 homers, New York beats Rays 10-6 after nearly blowing 6-run lead

Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres leaves game after being hit on right thumb by pitch