Jones was placed on the minor-league 7-day injured list Saturday with a right quadriceps strain, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Jones could be out for a couple of weeks, per Diamondbacks farm director Josh Barfield, who added the injury is not considered serious and that the organization didn't want him trying to play through the injury. Jones, a 2022 second-overall draft pick that underwent shoulder surgery last season, is off to a slow start at Low-A Visalia, going 7-for-40 with a double, six walks and 14 strikeouts.
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Diamondbacks' Druw Jones: Cleared for start of MiLB season
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Jones (shoulder) has been cleared to join Single-A Visalia for the start of the California League season Thursday.
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 First-Year Player Draft, Jones didn't make his professional debut last summer after tearing the labrum of his left (non-throwing) shoulder during a batting practice session and requiring surgery. While the 19-year-old Jones looked as though he could be a candidate to remain at extended spring training in Arizona for the start of the California League season, he apparently completed his rehab program without any complications and should be ready to handle an everyday role in the outfield for the Single-A club.
Jones (shoulder) is expected to be ready at or near the start of the minor-league season, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Jones was the second overall pick in last year's draft, then hurt his shoulder taking a swing during his first official workout. In that vein, he follows two other highly regarded prospects -- Corbin Carroll and Jordan Lawlar, both of whom returned to have successful seasons following their shoulder injuries. That leaves general manager Mike Hazen optimistic about Jones in 2023. It's not yet clear where the Diamondbacks plan to place Jones; most affiliates' seasons begin April, but rookie ball kicks off in May.
Diamondbacks farm director Josh Barfield confirmed Tuesday that Jones will require surgery to repair the posterial labrum in his left shoulder, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Jones and the Diamondbacks made the decision to have the No. 2 overall pick in July's first-year player draft go under the knife after he recently received a second opinion on his shoulder from Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The upcoming surgery will postpone Jones' professional debut until 2023, but since the injury is to his non-throwing shoulder, the 18-year-old outfielder should have a decent chance at gaining full clearance in advance of spring training.
