Orioles Acquire Jahmai Jones From Angels
4 years agoThe Baltimore Orioles acquired second baseman Jahmai Jones from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in exchange for starting pitcher Alex Cobb, according to sources. Jones was the Angels second-round pick in 2015 and was ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 7 prospect. Baltimore is also paying more than half of Cobb's $15 million salary for the 2021 season. The 23-year-old can also play the outfield and could find his way to the big-league level with the rebuilding O's at some point in 2021. He had three hits in his first seven major league at-bats with the Angels last season, but he's never played above Double-A in the minors. In 130 games with Double-A Mobile in 2019, Jones slashed .234/.308/.324 with five home runs, 50 RBI and nine stolen bases in 544 plate appearances. He could probably use a little more minor league seasoning, but Jones is one to keep an eye on in dynasty/keeper leagues, as he could become a solid regular at the keystone.
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal