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Yankees Option Top Prospect Spencer Jones to Triple-A Despite Power-Filled Spring

Team officials cite a crowded outfield, prioritizing regular Triple-A at-bats to refine his contact skills.

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BRADENTON, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Spencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees looks on before the spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park on February 23, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)

Overview

  • New York formally optioned the 24-year-old outfielder to Triple-A on March 10 in the latest round of roster cuts ahead of Opening Day.
  • Jones homered for the fourth time this spring the day after the move and posted a 1.34 OPS in limited Grapefruit League at-bats, showcasing elite power and speed.
  • The depth chart features Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham, with veteran Randal Grichuk in the mix, and multiple reports indicate Jasson Domínguez is also likely to open in Triple-A.
  • Persistent swing-and-miss issues remain the key red flag, with 179 strikeouts in 2025 after 200 in 2024, which evaluators say has pushed him off recent top-100 lists and reduced his trade value, per ESPN’s Jorge Castillo.
  • Manager Aaron Boone praised Jones’s adjustments and urged him to control what he can, while Jones said he feels he belongs in the majors and GM Brian Cashman acknowledged the prospect is currently blocked in New York.