Ex-Indians reliever Doug Jones dies at 64 of 'complications from COVID-19'

Former Cleveland Indians reliever and five-time MLB All-Star Doug Jones dies at 64 of 'complications from COVID-19' Doug Jones, a five-time All-Star reliever who had his best success closing for the Cleveland Indians, has died at age 64, reportedly, after battling COVID-19 Known as a master of the changeup, Jones spent seven seasons with the Indians and ranks third on the franchise's career saves list with 129 over seven seasons One of Jones' former Cleveland Indians teammates, pitcher Greg Swindell, tweeted that his longtime friend had 'passed from complications from COVID' It is not known publicly if Jones was vaccinated against coronavirus

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Published: 18:09 GMT, 23 November 2021 | Updated: 20:01 GMT, 23 November 2021

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Doug Jones, a five-time All-Star reliever who had his best success closing for the Cleveland Indians, has died at age 64, reportedly, due to complications from a COVID-19 infection.

A master of the changeup, Jones spent seven seasons with the Indians and ranks third on the club's career saves list with 129. The club, which officially transitioned to Cleveland Guardians last week, said Monday it was 'saddened by the loss of one of our organization's all-time greats.'

The team said Jones died in Arizona. It is not known if he was vaccinated against COVID-19.

Doug Jones, a five-time All-Star reliever who had his best success closing for the Cleveland Indians, has died at age 64, reportedly, due to complications from a COVID-19 infection

Former Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Doug Jones throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Cleveland played the Washington Nationals in a baseball game June 14, 2013

One of Jones' former Indians teammates, pitcher Greg