The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their organizational pitching depth this past May by signing veteran reliever Nate Jones to a Minor League contract. The right-hander was designated for assignment and subsequently released by the Atlanta Braves upon clearing waivers after going 0-2 with a 3.48 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in 12 games.
It’s unfortunate that we never got to see Jones enjoy a prolonged, healthy run in the bullpen for the Sox or another club, as he clearly had all the makings of an elite late-inning reliever.
Jones, 35, has spent time with the Braves and the Dodgers this season but has yet to recapture the form that made him one of the game’s better setup men at his peak.
After being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers and subsequently clearing waivers, Nate Jones elected to become a free agent. Jones was initially sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, but exercised his right to decline the assignment since he has accrued a minimum of five years of Major League service time.
Souza will now move into a bench role for the World Series champions, as the Dodgers are in need of some outfield depth with Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list.
Jones, 35, inked a minor-league deal with the Braves over the winter and parlayed a dominant spring training effort into an Opening Day spot in the Atlanta ’pen. Unfortunately, the regular season didn’t bring about the same results.
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