Yankees hold Spencer Jones out due to foot soreness against Diamondbacks

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Yankees hold Spencer Jones out due to foot soreness against Diamondbacks
Summary

Spencer Jones is out of the Yankees' lineup on September 19 due to left foot soreness. The rookie outfielder, who has been a breakout player this season, is expected to return on September 20. His absence comes after Aaron Judge was placed on the injured list with a right calf strain, escalating concerns for the Yankees who are facing significant injuries ahead of the postseason. José Caballero will fill in for Jones in center field as the team adjusts its roster to cope with injuries.

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  • Spencer Jones has left foot soreness and is out for one game.
  • Jones has been hitting.340 in September before the injury.
  • Aaron Judge was also placed on the injured list on September 19.
  • José Caballero will start in center field during Jones' absence.
  • The Yankees are dealing with several injuries as the postseason approaches.
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  • 11:27 PMYahoo SportsYankees make sudden change to lineup, remove breakout star
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The Yankees hope this won't be a long-term issue.

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