Jones was released by Kansas City on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Jones signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Wednesday.
Jones cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.
The Tigers designated Jones for assignment Sunday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Jones was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
Jones went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and one run scored Thursday against the Royals.
Jones is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Jones is out of the lineup Friday against the Yankees, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Jones is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.
Jones is starting in center field and batting ninth in Sunday's game against Cleveland.