The Rockies want to get faster and more athletic. They moved in that direction Thursday by acquiring switch-hitting prospect Greg Jones from Tampa for left-handed pitching prospect Joe Rock.
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Greg Jones makes a sliding catch on a fly out by Toronto Blue Jays’ Kevin Kiermaier during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 9, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Rockies want to get faster and more athletic. They moved in that direction Thursday by acquiring switch-hitting prospect Greg Jones from Tampa Bay for left-handed pitching prospect Joe Rock.
“He’s a multi-positional player, with dynamic speed, and has shown a little bit of power, so we’ll see,” manager Bud Black said. “Hopefully, with a change of scenery, he can come into his own as a weapon that can help us beat opponents. … Potentially, there’s some upside, what he’s shown in the minor leagues with Tampa Bay.”
Jones is expected to join the Rockies as soon as Friday to be evaluated in the final days of spring training. He’s had a solid camp, albeit in limited playing time, hitting .357 with a home run, two RBIs and seven strikeouts in 10 games.
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