Orioles' Jones: Re-signing Davis should be team's top priority

Adam Jones will once again be out of the Baltimore Orioles lineup Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays despite saying his ailing back was feeling "a little better."

Although he told reporters he isn't ready to shut it down for the season, the 30-year-old outfielder may already be looking ahead to the offseason, saying the organization's top priority should be re-signing first baseman Chris Davis.

"You can't replace 40 homers, that's been proven," Jones said, seemingly referring to the Orioles' failure to bring Nelson Cruz back after the 2014 season. He added that in order to keep fans engaged, teams "have to spend some of the money."

Davis currently leads the majors with 45 home runs. The 29-year-old hit a career-high 53 in 2013. Jones has three years and $50 million remaining on his current contract.

The Orioles were eliminated from playoff contention this season after qualifying twice in the past four seasons. Following their four-game set with the Blue Jays, which wraps up Thursday, they'll finish the season hosting a series against the New York Yankees.