Outfielder Jacque Jones, cut by Detroit two weeks ago, reached a minor league deal with the Florida Marlins on Monday and is expected to soon become their starting center fielder.

In his 10th major league season, Jones hit .165 with one homer and five RBIs in 24 games for the Tigers. He was in a 1-for-26 slump when Detroit designated him for assignment May 5. He is a career .278 hitter with 165 home runs. Marlins center fielders are next-to-last in the majors with a .216 average. They have combined for three homers and 14 RBIs.