Report: San Francisco Giants Claim Taylor Jones Off Waivers from the Houston Astros
The San Francisco Giants claimed Taylor Jones off waivers from the Houston Astros on Friday, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston. Jones was designated for assignment Tuesday by the Astros to open a 40-man roster spot for Blake Taylor.
Jones was drafted during the 19th round of the 2016 draft by Houston. The first baseman played 74 games this season for Triple-A Sugar Land, slashing .263/.370/.456 with 12 home runs.
Battling a back injury much of the early months of the season, the 28-year-old was recalled for only one game this season when Alex Bregman was placed on the paternity list. With his versatility stretching to third base and left field, Jones will have a better shot of sticking in the Major Leagues with a retooling club like the Giants.
San Francisco has acquired four players from Houston this season: Michael Papierski, Jonathan Bermudez, Lewis Brinson and Jones.
Josh James Update:
The Astros returned Josh James to the 60-day injured list Friday from his rehab assignment after leaving his last outing with "forearm discomfort."
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