"It already didn't seem too likely that Jones would make a postseason roster anyway, given how he has struggled in his return to Cleveland. Re-acquired from the Rockies in a trade just prior to Opening Day, Jones has hit just .211/.296/.304 over 403 plate appearances with the Guards this season. Seemingly a breakout rookie with Colorado in 2023, Jones has fallen back to earth since a .218/.307/.311 slash line in an even 700 PA since the start of the 2024 campaign."
"Despite these numbers, Jones was still getting semi-regular playing time in the Guardians' lineup, mostly working in a timeshare capacity in center and right field. Since Steven Kwan is the only cornerstone piece of Cleveland's ever-shifting outfield, the Guards can juggle any number of players around to pick up at-bats over the season's final nine games. Losing Jones does remove one less option for what will be a busy day for the roster, as the Guardians play a doubleheader against Minnesota."
"As such, the door could be open for Halpin to receive the first Major League playing time of his pro career. A third-round pick for Cleveland in the 2020 draft, Halpin was added to the 40-man roster last November in advance of the Rule 5 Draft. Halpin was promoted to Triple-A for the first time this year, and has hit .249/.321/.414 over 553 PA in Columbus, with 14 homers and 15 steals (in 18 attempts)."
Nolan Jones was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain, likely ending his regular season and probably sidelining him for October if Cleveland reaches the playoffs. Petey Halpin was called up from Triple-A Columbus as the corresponding move; no other roster transaction was required because Halpin was already on the 40-man roster. Jones struggled after returning to Cleveland, hitting .211/.296/.304 over 403 plate appearances this season and .218/.307/.311 in 700 PA since the start of 2024. Jones had been receiving semi-regular playing time in a timeshare in center and right field. Halpin could see his first Major League action; he hit .249/.321/.414 with 14 homers and 15 steals in 553 PA at Triple-A.
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