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Yankees 6-Foot-7 Slugger Seemingly Unlikely To Crack Opening Day Roster

Yankees 6-Foot-7 Slugger Seemingly Unlikely To Crack Opening Day Roster

Summary

Spencer Jones, a promising outfielder for the New York Yankees, may not make the team's starting roster for opening day. Although Jones had a strong performance in the minor leagues last season, his path to the major league roster might be blocked by other players and team signings.

Key Facts

  • Spencer Jones is a New York Yankees prospect drafted in the first round of the 2022 MLB draft.
  • Jones is 6-foot-7 and has been compared to Yankees star Aaron Judge.
  • In the 2025 minor league season, Jones played 116 games, hitting .274 with 35 home runs.
  • Despite his good performance, Jones struck out 179 times, which is seen as a concern.
  • Trent Grisham has returned to the Yankees, which affects roster decisions.
  • The Yankees are considering signing Cody Bellinger or Kyle Tucker, impacting Jones's chances.
  • Jones may need to compete with Jasson Domínguez for a spot on the team.
  • Bleacher Report estimates Jones has a 10% chance of making the opening day roster.

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