Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones suffered a strained hamstring during Friday's game against the New York Yankees when he pulled up at first base after a leadoff groundout in the first inning. It is uncertain when he will be able to return to action.
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Jones Out vs. Yankees
Saturday, Aug. 27
The Orioles confirmed Jones will not be today's lineup against the Yankees:
Showalter Comments on Jones' Injury
Friday, Aug. 26
Orioles manager Buck Showalter told reporters that Jones is in the "same spot as yesterday," per Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun. Showalter added it's not a situation where Jones could land on the disabled list.
Jones' Injury Could Hamper O's Playoff Push
Jones battled oblique discomfort at the start of the season, but he returned to the starting lineup on a full-time basis after missing four games and making two brief appearances as a defensive replacement.
Entering Friday, Jones had posted a slash line of .275/.316/.456/ with 74 RBI and 24 home runs a year after regressing slightly to the tune of 25 home runs and 82 RBI when he was limited to 137 games.
To put those numbers in perspective, Jones clubbed 29 dingers and drove in 96 runs while batting .281 and missing just three games in 2014.
Given the consistent rate at which Jones has performed at the plate en route to five All-Star berths, losing such a powerful bat in the heart of the order could set Baltimore's offense back as the Orioles attempt to hold on to their two-game lead in the American League wild-card race.
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