Tigers' JaCoby Jones: Continues to make case for MLB role

Jones is having a strong spring, and the injury to J.D. Martinez could open the door to the 25-year-old making the roster out of spring training, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

Jones is not a candidate to replace Martinez in right field, but the Tigers could use Mikie Mahtook and Tyler Collins there. Both Mahtook and Collins were penciled into a center field platoon, so if they see some time in right, that could open the door to Jones in center. Jones, the No. 10 prospect in the Tigers' system, is slashing .324/.390/.568 through 18 spring training games. The organization wants to make sure he gets regular playing time, so if he does begin the year in the majors, expect him to get plenty of at-bats. He's someone to keep an eye on late in fantasy drafts or on the waiver wire.