Yankees may demote Spencer Jones as injuries clear roster space
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The New York Yankees are considering demoting Spencer Jones as key players return from injury. With Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton set to come back, Jones's inconsistent performance—hitting just.221—could lead him to Triple-A. Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted Judge is progressing in his recovery. While Judge stated he plans to return this season, clarity on exact return dates remains uncertain. Speculation surrounds Jones’s future, though it could be a normal developmental step rather than a failure as a prospect.
- •Spencer Jones may be demoted due to struggling performance.
- •Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton nearing return from injuries.
- •Jones hitting.221 this season with an o-for-11 stretch.
- •Manager Aaron Boone confirms Judge's progression in recovery.
- •Uncertainty remains around exact return dates for injured stars.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Predicted to Make Drastic Move on Spencer Jones Amid Struggles
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