Jones expects to return to the Rockies' Cactus League lineup Thursday against the Royals after being removed from Wednesday's game against the Rangers with lower-back tightness, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.
Jones had to be lifted after just one plate appearance when his back tightened up on him, but the young slugger said his exit was precautionary and expects to be fine moving forward. The 25-year-old will look to build upon a breakout 2023 campaign in which he slashed .297/.389/.542 with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases over 424 plate appearances.