Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Nate Jones was optioned to the team's alternate site on Monday, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. Jones has been a decent SV/HLD option this year with three holds in 12 games, as he currently owns a 3.48 ERA with seven strikeouts in 10 1/3 innings of work. The team has not yet announced a corresponding move, although O'Brien reports that it is expected to be a position player who is added to the roster.
Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Nate Jones was released by the organization Friday after having been designated for assignment Tuesday. Jones had begun the year in high leverage situations out of the bullpen, but compiled a 6.27 ERA over 21 appearances. Injuries have kept Jones from working more than 30 innings in a single season since 2016, with his fantasy intrigue capped by his role on a given club's relief corps.
Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Nate Jones was activated off of the paternity list prior to Thursdays contest versus the Cubs. In a corresponding move, the team optioned right-hander Jose De Leon to its taxi squad. Jones has proven to be a vital cog in the Cincinnati bullpen, having amassed four holds and struck out a batter in 13 of his 16 appearances. But his 11.2 H/9 likely keeps him from being a season-long asset at this stage, particularly with the remainder of the Reds relief corps healthy.
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones' fastball has averaged 94.9 mph in the two games he's appeared in 2019, which is down from the 97.2 mph he averaged in each of his last two seasons. The 33-year-old believes his velocity will pick back up as the season progresses, even though he appeared in only 33 games in 2018 due to a pronator strain in his right arm and 11 games in 2017 after undergoing surgery to reposition the ulnar nerve in his right arm. Jones also tinkered with how he approached hitters in spring training, but he shelved the plan when it didn't produce the desired results. The right-hander only has eight career saves and is now behind Alex Colome and Kelvin Herrera in the pecking order for saves in Chicago. You can ignore him for fantasy purposes.
The Chicago White Sox exercised their $4.65 million club option on relief pitcher Nate Jones while declining to pick up starting pitcher James Shields' $16 million option for 2019 in favor of a $2 million buyout. Jones only threw 30 innings in 2018 due to arm injuries, but he had a 3.00 ERA and five saves in 33 appearances and could be in the mix for more saves next year if he's healthy. Shields went 7-16 with a 4.53 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and mediocre 6.8 K/9 in 34 outings (33 starts). The veteran right-hander just isn't much of a fantasy option these days, as he doesn't miss many bats and gives up too many home runs (34 in 204 2/3 innings).
The Chicago White Sox activated relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) from the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday. Jones has been out since June 12 and had a 2.55 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 and four saves in 27 outings before his injury. He could return to high-leverage situations down the stretch, but Jace Fry is still probably the best bet for saves in the White Sox's bullpen.
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) threw off a mound on Sunday for the first time since his rehab stretch started. He said he felt good on Monday after throwing 20 fastballs and changeups. Jones still plans on returning this season. If Jones does make it back this year, he could be the favorite for saves down the stretch. However, with time running out to make an impact in the bullpen for a rebuilding club, Jones has very little fantasy appeal.
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) played catch in the outfield on Thursday. It's progress, but Jones still has a long ways to go to return to the team's bullpen. He hasn't pitched in the bigs since June 12. Jones could be an option down the stretch for saves in Chicago, but fantasy owners can continue to leave him on the waiver wire for now.
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) has been shut down for two weeks after suffering a setback during his throwing program. Jones is suffering from a muscle strain in his right arm that has kept him out of action since June 12. When healthy he has pitched to an impressive 2.22 ERA with a 27/14 K//B ratio. Jones had some closer appeal entering the season, but now Joakim Soria will likely see save chances for the immediate future. There is no timetable for Jones' return, although the White Sox do expect him to pitch again in 2018.
Chicago White Sox reliever Nate Jones (arm) is inching closer to a return. The righty threw his second live bullpen session on Saturday without any issues, and a minor league rehab assignment seems imminent. Jones was effective before his injury, as he has posted a solid 2.55 ERA and 1.83 WHIP through 24 2/3 innings. Joakim Soria has locked down the closer's spot in his absence, so unless Jones can reclaim his ninth-inning role, he lacks any fantasy value.
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