ST. PETERSBURG -- Orioles outfielder Adam Jones was not in Saturday's lineup against the Rays at Tropicana Field, marking the second consecutive game he's missed -- and third this week -- as the organization has decided to prioritize getting a look at some of its younger players.
Jones, who is healthy, exercised his 10-and-5 rights to block a potential July trade to the Phillies. He also made it clear in August that he wouldn't accept a waiver deal elsewhere and wanted to finish out his contract with the Orioles.
"Of course [not playing is hard], but at the same time I'm a pro about it and I want to see these guys succeed, and I'm pushing for everybody when they get their chance," Jones said.