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Yankees hold Spencer Jones out against lefty Patrick Corbin

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:49 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Yankees hold Spencer Jones out against lefty Patrick Corbin

Summary

The New York Yankees did not start Spencer Jones against southpaw Patrick Corbin in Toronto on June 18. Manager Aaron Boone indicated Jones might face left-handed pitchers in the future but opted for a right-handed dominant lineup due to Corbin's performance against lefties. Jones has struggled against left-handed pitchers, with only a limited sample of plate appearances so far in the majors and at Triple-A. Boone expressed confidence in Jones's ability to improve and contribute, highlighting his recent success since returning to the majors.

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Status Watch

•Spencer Jones was out of the lineup against lefty Patrick Corbin.
•Aaron Boone stated Jones may face left-handers in the future.
•Jones has limited experience against left-handed pitching in the majors.
•Yankees beat the White Sox 10-5 with a righty-heavy lineup.
•Jones has shown improvement in recent at-bats since his recall.

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2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees not quite ready to use Spencer Jones against lefties

What they're saying

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NEW YORK — With the Yankees facing Blue Jays southpaw Patrick Corbin and the lefty-swinging Spencer Jones out of the lineup on Sunday in Toronto, Aaron Boone was asked if the young outfielder could get some chances against left-handed pitches moving forward. “Yeah, I think so,” the manager replied. “I’m sure at some point I’ll do that.” That point did not come on Wednesday, however, as Jones, ...
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