Sending Spencer Jones back to minors ‘really tough call’ for Yankees, Aaron Boone
The New York Yankees have sent outfield prospect Spencer Jones back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a challenging stint in the majors. Manager Aaron Boone described the decision as a tough call, citing Jones's struggles at the plate and the return of José Caballero from the injured list. Despite the setback, Boone noted that Jones had some promising at-bats during his time with the team.
- ▪Spencer Jones was sent back to the minors after going 4-for-24 with no extra-base hits in his brief time with the Yankees.
- ▪Manager Aaron Boone emphasized that the decision was difficult and based on Jones's performance and the team's current roster needs.
- ▪Aaron Judge is currently experiencing a slump, going 1-for-23 over his last six games.
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MLB New York Yankees Sending Spencer Jones back to minors ‘really tough call’ for Yankees, Aaron Boone By Dan Martin Published May 23, 2026, 2:11 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Aaron Boone called it “a really tough call” to send Spencer Jones back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with the return of José Caballero from the IL. The manager said the decision was due in part to the Yankees facing some left-handed starters, but the 25-year-old outfield prospect struggled against all pitching in his brief stint in The Bronx, going 4-for-24 with no extra-base hits, three walks and 14 strikeouts. “I feel it was a good experience for Spencer,” Boone said. “Even though he didn’t get a lot of results, I felt he held his own pretty well.
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