Garrett Jones had a big day at the plate Friday against the Mets, going 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and two runs scored. Jones also doubled twice. The three-run shot was originally ruled as in play, but it was switched to a home run after instant replay review. Fortunately for the Pirates, the umpires got it right this time. With his pop against right-handers, Jones should continue to have value in mixed leagues which allow daily lineup changes.

Garrett Jones hit a two-run homer Monday in a losing cause against the Brewers. Jones was in a bit of a power drought until Sunday, but now he's suddenly hitting .319 with three homers and 15 RBI for the season. All three of the homers have come in road games. Just like last year, he's having a tough time when the Pirates are home at PNC Park.

Garrett Jones went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a steal in the Pirates' 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The ice-cold Pirates have gone into Arizona and won two in a row. Jones was 2-for-14 with no RBI in week one, but he's 4-for-9 with a homer and three RBI so far in the current series.

Garrett Jones launched a solo homer in Monday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks. The longball -- which came in the eighth inning off of Josh Collmenter -- was Jones' only hit of the night in four trips to the plate, but he'll take it. He'll continue to start at first base against right-handed pitching but isn't a great corner infield option.

Garrett Jones went 2-for-3 with an RBI in his return to the lineup Friday as the Pirates edged the Astros 3-2. Jones missed a week because of a strained left oblique. He was removed for a pinch-runner after picking up his second hit today.

Garrett Jones (oblique) is slated to return to action Friday against the Astros. Jones was shut down last week due to a strained left oblique, but he hasn't had any issues over the past few days. He should be fine for Opening Day.

Garrett Jones (oblique) will face faster velocity in batting practice Thursday. Jones hit and played catch again Wednesday, and he'll ramp things up Thursday. He should resume appearing in Grapefruit League games by the end of this week and is on track to be ready for Opening Day.

Garrett Jones (oblique) took dry swings, fielded ground balls and played catch on Monday in camp. Jones was shut down for five days with an oblique injury, but he's making progress now. He should resume appearing in Grapefruit League games by the end of this week and is on track to be ready for Opening Day.

Garrett Jones (oblique) will take some dry swings Monday. Jones is feeling a bit better, but it doesn't sound like he's particularly close to playing in a game. The Pirates will take it slowly with their first baseman, as the slightest setback would likely mean starting the season on the DL.

The left oblique tightness that forced Garrett Jones from Thursday's game isn't considered serious. "It's really nothing serious," said Jones, who originally felt the tightness Wednesday. "I just didn't want it to escalate into anything more serious right now." While it seems like a minor ailment right now, oblique injuries can linger, so the Pirates figure to take it slowly with him.