Greg

Jones

Jones had been designated for assignment earlier in the week to clear a spot on the Brewers’ roster for the return of Jackson Chourio. He passed through waivers unclaimed though and will continue to function as extra outfield depth at the Triple-A level.

Jones has been removed from Milwaukee’s roster to make room for superstar Jackson Chourio to return from the injured list. The 28-year-old went 2-for-21 in 11 games with the Brewers since April 14.

Jones gets the call to replace Christian Yelich (groin) on the roster. The former first-round pick is one of the faster players in baseball and can play several positions, but seems more likely to just be a fill-in than someone who gets considerable playing time in Yelich’s absence.

Jones, who turns 28 in March, got to play in three major league games with the White Sox early last season, but he was released in May and then got hurt after signing a minor league deal with the Astros. A former shortstop, he still offers some infield versatility, but the bat just doesn’t seem to be there for him to contribute in the majors.

Jones was released by the White Sox in the early portion of May, and the 27-year-old will give the Astros some versatile depth in the minors. Houston will need to add the former first-round pick to the 40-man roster in order to promote him to the active roster.

Jones offers some appeal as a role player off the bench at the highest level, but doesn’t project as an everyday player at this stage of his career. The 27-year-old former first-round pick got into just three games this season for the White Sox. He’ll head to the open market in search of a new opportunuty.

With Andrew Benintendi set to come off the IL, the White Sox sent Jones back down to make room. The 27-year-old went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in his time with the White Sox and stole a base as a pinch runner.

Jones was just optioned back down to Charlotte Friday, but he’s allowed to be recalled since he’ll take the place of Austin Slater, with Slater hitting the injured list. Jones will be a bench option with the White Sox while with the team; probably for longer than 24 hours this time.

Jones was only with the White Sox for two days. The speedy 27-year-old likely will make a few trips between Charlotte and Chicago in 2025. It’s not too long a flight.

Jones will be on the active roster with Andrew Benintendi out with his adductor injury. While Jones offers top-of-the-scales speed, he doesn’t have enough offensive upside — and won’t get enough playing time — to suggest he offers fantasy upside.