Yankees recall Spencer Jones to replace injured Aaron Judge

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Yankees recall Spencer Jones to replace injured Aaron Judge
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The New York Yankees will recall Spencer Jones from Triple-A to take the roster spot of Aaron Judge, who is sidelined with a stress fracture in his rib. Judge is expected to miss four to six weeks due to the injury, which has raised concerns about the Yankees' offensive power. Jones, a 6-foot-7 slugger, had a brief stint in the majors earlier this season, recording four hits and 12 strikeouts in 24 at-bats. He performed well in the minors this season, hitting.269 with 13 home runs. This represents a significant opportunity for Jones to establish himself in the major leagues as a key player in the Yankees' lineup.

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  • •Aaron Judge diagnosed with a stress fracture in his rib.
  • •Judge expected to be out for four to six weeks.
  • •Spencer Jones recalled from Triple-A to replace Judge.
  • •Jones hit.269 with 13 home runs at Triple-A this season.
  • •Jones had a brief major league debut earlier this year.
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  • 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees to replace Aaron Judge with 6-foot-7 slugger amid injury
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Aaron Judge's replacement amid injury is just as tall as the 6-foot-7 MVP.

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