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Yankees consider Spencer Jones or Giancarlo Stanton for playoff roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:24 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Yankees consider Spencer Jones or Giancarlo Stanton for playoff roster
Summary

Rookie outfielder Spencer Jones homered in the Yankees' 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 21. Meanwhile, Giancarlo Stanton is currently sidelined due to a moderate left calf strain and has missed 102 consecutive games. Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that Stanton could soon begin a rehab assignment, but a new injury complicates his potential return. Three major league scouts weighed in, favoring Jones for his consistent performance and health over Stanton, who has been inactive for over four months. The Yankees face crucial roster decisions as playoff eligibility approaches.

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  • •Spencer Jones hit his second homer in two nights.
  • •Giancarlo Stanton is out with a new calf injury.
  • •Scouts favor Jones for the playoff roster over Stanton.
  • •The Yankees won against the Blue Jays.
  • •Roster decisions will be critical as playoffs approach.
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  • 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Scouts weigh in on Yankees hypothetical: Spencer Jones or Giancarlo Stanton for playoff roster?
What they're saying
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Rookie outfielder Spencer Jones homered for the Yankees in Friday night's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.

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