"Chipper Jones tested out his right quadriceps with a full workout of fielding grounders and hitting Friday and came away feeling good, but the Braves will give him one more day before putting him back in the starting lineup.

The decision was good by Jones, who wanted to make sure his quadriceps bounced back well after a rigorous workout. Jones was available to pinch hit Friday night and also play the field if need be on a double-switch.

If all goes as planned, Jones will return to the lineup Saturday night against the Mets, take Sunday off, and then be back in the lineup on a regular basis starting Monday in Florida.

"What we're all worried about is playing nine innings and the soreness the next day," said Jones, who has only played one game in the field in the past 23. "Quite frankly I'm going to need a day to get over some of the soreness."

Jones was encouraged by how his quadriceps responded fielding groundballs to each side Friday, one thing that had bothered him earlier in the week."