ATLANTA (AP) -Chipper Jones was not in the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against Arizona due to back spasms, but said he would be available to pinch-hit.
Jones, hitting .417 to lead the major leagues, said he first felt the back pain below his left shoulder while playing with his children on Saturday night. He said he arrived at Turner Field about 8:30 a.m. for a back adjustment, which relieved some discomfort.
Jones missed two games at the New York Mets on April 26-27 with back spasms.
Omar Infante filled in for Jones at third base, and Kelly Johnson moved into Jones’ No. 3 spot in the batting order.
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