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Marlins designate former Chiles pitcher Stephen Jones for assignment
TL;DR
The Miami Marlins designated former Chiles pitcher Stephen Jones for assignment after his major league promotion. He is expected to be retained and assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville or Double-A Pensacola.
Key points
- Stephen Jones was designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins.
- He was promoted to the major leagues after eight seasons in the minors.
- Jones did not appear in the game against the Baltimore Orioles.
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Stephen Jones’ whirlwind run with the Miami Marlins took another turn this week.
The former Chiles High and Samford pitcher joined the Marlins on Thursday for their home game against the Baltimore Orioles, marking his first promotion to the major leagues after eight seasons in the minors.
The 28-year-old right hander did not appear in the game and was designated for assignment Friday, May 8.
Jones will now either be traded, placed on outright waivers or released. However, the Marlins are expected to retain Jones and assign him to either Triple-A Jacksonville (Jumbo Shrimp) or Double-A Pensacola (Blue Wahoos).
More: Former Chiles pitcher Stephen Jones called up to Miami Marlins
Jones, who signed with Miami as a free agent in the offseason, was one of six former Pensacola players called up by the Marlins over a five-day stretch.
He made 10 appearances this season, all in relief, posting a 2-1 record with a 3.24 ERA.
Jones is the second player from Chiles to reach the major leagues, joining former teammate and pitcher Bowden Francis of Toronto.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Marlins designate former Chiles pitcher Stephen Jones for assignment
Q&A
What does it mean for Stephen Jones to be designated for assignment?
Being designated for assignment means that the Marlins have removed Jones from their 40-man roster, allowing him to be traded, placed on waivers, or released.
What are the next steps for Stephen Jones after being designated for assignment?
Jones may be traded, placed on outright waivers, or released, but the Marlins are likely to retain him and assign him to either Triple-A Jacksonville or Double-A Pensacola.
How long did Stephen Jones play in the minors before joining the Marlins?
Stephen Jones spent eight seasons in the minors before being promoted to the major leagues with the Miami Marlins.
