Damon Jones (baseball)

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The Phillies added Jones to their 40-man roster after the 2020 season. [6] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

On April 19, 2021, Jones was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [7] He was optioned down the next day without making an appearance. On July 11, Jones was again recalled to the majors after Alec Bohm, Connor Brogdon, Aaron Nola, and Bailey Falter were placed on the COVID-19 injured list. [8] On July 16, Jones was again optioned down to Lehigh Valley without making an appearance. [9] He made his MLB debut on August 10, pitching 13 of an inning against the Dodgers. [10]

On June 27, 2022, Jones was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement. [11] He would miss the remainder of the season and was outrighted off the roster on November 9, 2022. He elected free agency on November 6. [12]

Personal life

Jones’ grandfather, Darrall Imhoff, played in the NBA. [13]

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Damon Jones
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1994-09-30) September 30, 1994 (age 29)
Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 10, 2021, for the Philadelphia Phillies