Braves' Chipper Jones added to NL All-Star roster

6:03 PM, Jul 3, 2012   |    comments
  • Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones is honored with a video tribute as he waves to the crowd after the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. (photo by Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE)
  • July 15, 2008; Bronx, NY, USA; National League third baseman Chipper Jones (second right) of the Atlanta Braves is interviewed by MLB.com broadcasters before the 2008 All Star game at Yankee Stadium. (photo by Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE)
    
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ATLANTA (AP) -- Braves third baseman Chipper Jones is replacing Dodgers third baseman Matt Kemp on the NL All-Star roster. 

Jones had been a candidate to be voted onto the team by fans in baseball's Final Vote campaign. 

Instead, the 40-year-old Jones is replacing Kemp, who is on the disabled list with a hamstring injury but plans to participate in the All-Star home run derby.

The Braves announced Jones' addition to the NL roster on Tuesday.

Jones will be making his eighth All-Star appearance in his final season. He has announced plans to retire after the season.

Jones is hitting .291 with six homers and 29 RBIs.