Jon Jay
OF FA
Sun 3/24/19 11:42 AM

Jay (hip) is batting leadoff and starting in right field for Sunday's Cactus League finale against the Indians, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jay has been hampered by a sore hip for over a week but his return to the field Sunday puts him on track for Opening Day. Manager Rick Renteria said Saturday he expected the veteran outfielder to be ready to go, which appears to be the case. The 34-year-old should provide a reliable outfield bench option for the White Sox.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Sat 3/23/19 2:50 PM

Manager Rick Renteria expects Jay (hip) to be ready for Opening Day, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jay has been out for over 10 days but has remained active. Barring setbacks, he should open the season as a bench outfielder.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Thu 3/21/19 3:07 PM

Manager Rick Renteria said Jay (hip) will get some at-bats in a minor-league game Friday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jay has been dealing with a sore hip recently. While the issue has kept him from playing the field, he's still been able to DH in minor-league games. There has been no indication that Jay is in jeopardy of missing Opening Day at this point, though it would be reassuring to see him return to game action in a full capacity before the exhibition slate draws to a close.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Wed 3/20/19 11:34 AM

Jay (hip) isn't included in the White Sox lineup for Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Jay has been battling a sore hip for the last few days and will get at least one more game off to heal up. The White Sox continue to view Jay as day to day and haven't indicated that he's in any jeopardy of missing Opening Day, though that could change if he fails to get in any more competitive at-bats before the exhibition schedule draws to a close.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Tue 3/19/19 7:15 PM

Jay (hip) said he's still day-to-day, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jay took some at-bats during a minor-league game Monday but is apparently still nursing a minor hip issue. The outfielder doesn't seem too worried about the injury. Assuming the veteran returns to action relatively soon, he should still have enough time to get ready for the start of the season.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Mon 3/18/19 4:44 PM

Jay (hip) batted four times but did not play the field in a minor-league game Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jay has been out since Wednesday with a minor hip issue, which he also referred to as "spring training soreness." Assuming he's able to get back to full speed soon, he's looking at a temporary role holding down the fort in right field until the White Sox secure an extra year of control over Eloy Jimenez.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Mon 3/18/19 11:54 AM

Jay (hip) is out of the lineup Monday for the White Sox's Cactus League game against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Jay hasn't played since March 13 due to the hip issue, which he downplayed when he met with reporters Sunday. The outfielder acknowledged that he's dealing with generic "spring training soreness" and isn't concerned about his availability for Opening Day. He'll likely be ticketed for the large side of a platoon to begin the season and could be deployed at the top of the order when he starts.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Sun 3/17/19 12:12 PM

Jay said Sunday he's been out of the lineup the last few days due to "spring training soreness," Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jay hasn't been in the lineup over the last three days but was on an exercise bike Sunday and could make his return Monday against the Giants. The 30-year-old's absence appears to be precautionary more than anything but could be more worrisome if he's unable to return within the next couple days.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Fri 3/8/19 8:43 PM

Jay went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored Friday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Jay got the White Sox on the board in the third inning on a single, and he grounded out during his second at-bat in the third frame to plate another. He now sits with two home runs, eight RBI and five runs scored in 26 at-bats this spring.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Thu 2/28/19 7:03 AM

Jay batted leadoff and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Jay's offseason signing did not influence good friend Manny Machado to join him in Chicago, but the nine-year veteran alone adds to the White Sox. Jay brings a left-handed bat to what was a righty-heavy lineup in 2018, and his ability to leadoff takes pressure off Yoan Moncada who scuffled in that role last year.