Nolan Jones - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Maligned Guardians outfielder making most of minor league opportunity Nolan Jones has played well since the Guardians demoted him to Triple-A.

APRIL 4 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Nola Jones sticks in Guardians' system after being outrighted off roster Nolan Jones is staying in the Guardians' minor league system after being outrighted off the roster last week.

MARCH 23 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Accepts outright assignment Jones accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact The 27-year-old had the ability to reject the assignment and become a free agent, but he'll instead stick in the organization. Jones played in 136 regular-season games for Cleveland last year and had a .211/.296/.304 slash line with five home runs and eight steals.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' outfield coming into focus after Jones outrighted GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Heading into the final days of Cactus League play, the Guardians’ crowded outfield picture is coming into focus. Friday,...

MARCH 21 • MLB.COM

Why the Cleveland Guardians Moved Nolan Jones and Petey Halpin Off the Active Roster Well, it felt like it was bound to happen. After struggling for most of the 2025 campaign and into the 2026 spring training window, Nolan Jo...

MARCH 20 • SI.COM

Outrighted to Triple-A The Guardians outrighted Jones to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones has the choice to reject the outright assignment and become a free agent. The 27-year-old outfielder has been trending toward missing the Opening Day roster recently, as he slashed just .211/.296/.304 across 403 regular-season plate appearances for Cleveland last season and went 5-for-33 (.152) with 14 strikeouts this spring.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Roster spot shaky Jones is not included on the latest roster projection compiled by Zack Meisel of The Athletic.

Impact There are several reasons why Jones is not a lock to make the Opening Day roster, and those were established before he went 3-for-26 (.115) through nine Cactus League games. Jones' left-handed bat is redundant, the Guardians' decision to test Steven Kwan in center field and the need to give at-bats to prospects ready for MLB are signs that Jones is on the bubble. It was mildly surprising that Cleveland committed $2 million to the outfielder instead of non-tendering him last November, considering Jones was coming off a two-year backslide following what looked like a breakout season in 2023.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

We've seen enough of Nolan Jones to know he shouldn't make the Cleveland Guardians roster | Sporting News Nolan Jones has been given ample time and patience to develop into the hitter he was supposed to be, and it just doesn't seem like it'll hap...

MARCH 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Maligned Guardians outfielder could be playing his way out of 2026 picture While Nolan Jones got off to a strong start this spring, he's struggles are becoming too much for the Guardians to ignore.

MARCH 7 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Nolan Jones seems primed for a breakout season for Guardians after dismal 2025 Nolan Jones' seems ready to turn things around for the Guardians after a rough 2025 season.

FEBRUARY 27 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Jones didn't think he'd be back in Cleveland. He's hungry to prove why he is PEORIA, Ariz. -- As Nolan Jones moved out of Cleveland last fall, heading home for the winter following the Guardians’ 2025 season, he was n...

FEBRUARY 27 • MLB.COM

Guardians keep giving chances to Nolan Jones | Sporting News Cleveland can't quit him.

FEBRUARY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Freeman ready to be leader for young Rockies squad DENVER -- The Rockies’ Tyler Freeman believes hatred of losing is an important step toward winning. Freeman batted .281 in 110 games while m...

JANUARY 26 • MLB.COM

3 Guardians players who need to bounce back if Cleveland wants to compete in 2026 While the Guardians have won back-to-back AL Central championships, they're going to need more out of David Fry, Nolan Jones and Tim Herrin...

JANUARY 19 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians' puzzling $2 million Nolan Jones signing raises questions about a crowded outfield While Cleveland typically avoids blocking prospects with veterans, the Nolan Jones contract seems to contradict this approach and creates un...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Agrees to deal Jones (oblique) agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Guardians on Friday to avoid arbitration, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Jones' season regular-season ended a few days early due to an oblique injury, an issue that also sidelined him for the postseason. He spent the entire 2025 season in the majors and accrued 403 plate appearances, though he managed only a .600 OPS with five homers and eight stolen bases.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians and Tigers meet in decisive AL Wild Card Series Game 3

The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers take the field in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers try to sweep Guardians in AL Wild Card Series

The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers play in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Tigers in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians and Rangers play, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Cleveland Guardians and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Guardians leading series 1-0

The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Could miss significant time Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Thursday that Jones (oblique) will be "out a while," MLB.com reports.

Impact Jones is eligible to return Oct. 1, which means he could be available for the postseason should Cleveland qualify, but Vogt's comments imply a longer timeframe. Jones was removed from a game Sept. 19 after feeling pain in his side while swinging.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers take road losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Texas Rangers will try to end their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Tigers, try to continue home win streak

The Cleveland Guardians, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers aim to stop losing streak in game against the Guardians

The Detroit Tigers look to end their seven-game skid with a win over the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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