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Boone still cautious on Jones' starts against left-handed pitchers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Boone still cautious on Jones' starts against left-handed pitchers

Summary

Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated he is not yet ready to start outfielder Spencer Jones against left-handed pitchers despite Jones' impressive performance since his call-up on June 5. Jones has shown a solid.318 batting average with a 193 wRC+ in 26 plate appearances but has limited time against southpaws due to his struggles in Triple-A. Boone mentioned that future opportunities may arise for Jones but acknowledged the team's strict approach as they aim to remain competitive. Meanwhile, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole continues to perform well, sporting a 2.57 ERA in five starts this season.

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•Limited starts against lefties due to prior Triple-A struggles.
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