NEW YORK (AP) -Chipper Jones has a stiff and swollen right elbow, keeping him out of the Atlanta Braves’ lineup in their first visit to Citi Field to play the New York Mets.
Jones hyperextended his elbow on a swing Sunday and left Atlanta’s 4-2 victory at Philadelphia in the seventh inning.
The All-Star third baseman said Monday that the hyperextension, combined with tendinitis he’s been dealing with most of the season, prevents him from being able to throw across the diamond.
Jones, the NL batting champion last year with a .364 average, told the Braves he would be available to pinch hit against the Mets. He took some light swings during batting practice and will be re-evaluated Tuesday.
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