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Newsweek
3 days ago
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Yankees Make Shocking Spencer Jones Trade Decision Amid Deadline Buzz
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees seemed bound to be one of the more aggressive teams at the trade deadline this year, and they're already living up to that bill. Over the last week, the Yankees have swung trades for position players Amed Rosario and Ryan McMahon to fill holes in the lineup. But there are still blockbuster moves to be made. The Yankees have been linked to deals for some of the best pitchers on the market, with names like Ryan Helsley, Sandy Alcántara, Joe Ryan, and others finding themselves connected to the Yankees. With such big names on their mind, the Yankees would have to part ways with solid prospects. The top name in the Yankees' farm system right now is surging outfielder Spencer Jones, but there has been ongoing speculation about whether he would be available at the deadline. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 13: Chandler Simpson #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays shakes hands with Spencer Jones #93 of the New York Yankees prior to the All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field on... ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 13: Chandler Simpson #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays shakes hands with Spencer Jones #93 of the New York Yankees prior to the All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field on July 13, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. MoreBob Nightengale of USA Today recently reported that the Yankees were open to trading Jones in the coming days. Jones is the kind of prospect it would take to land a controllable ace like Ryan or Mitch Keller at the trade deadline. New York doesn't have a very deep farm system, so it would take a top talent like this to make a huge deal. The issue with this idea is how good Jones has been. It seems as though he's ready to crack into the big leagues right now, though the Yankees are playing it slow. The Yankees have a handful of outfielders ahead of Jones, so it's possible he's looked at as expendable by the team's front office. If that's the case, it won't be shocking to see him traded before Thursday's deadline. More MLB: Red Sox Make Jarren Duran Trade Decision Ahead Of Deadline: Report
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Yankees rumors: What rival GMs are saying about Spencer Jones trade
The post Yankees rumors: What rival GMs are saying about Spencer Jones trade appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Yankees have already had a busy weekend as it pertains to the upcoming MLB trade deadline, and one insider recently reported that the team's most coveted prospect might not be untouchable. According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, executives feel that general manager Brian Cashman may be willing to include outfielder Spencer Jones in a potential trade. 'The New York Yankees are open to trading prized outfield prospect Spencer Jones, rival GMs say,' Nightengale wrote. The development comes following two recent trades. New York traded minor league pitchers Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz in exchange for former Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon. Shortly thereafter, the Yankees also acquired infielder Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals for right-hander Clayton Beeter and outfielder Browm Martinez. The Yankees have been attempting to make changes and avoid a complete collapse. Despite a strong start to the season, they have gone 14-23 since June 13, and are now 6.5 games back of the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. New York has been connected to multiple bullpen arms ahead of the deadline. The team currently is 23rd in terms of bullpen ERA, and could benefit from one or two high-leverage arms. Including Jones in such a deal could sway a rival executive. The 24-year-old has hit 29 total home runs and earned a 1.117 OPS during his 2025 season between both Double-A and Triple-A. 'I've never seen anything like it before,' Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders manager Shelley Duncan told ESPN. 'I've never seen a player this talented before in my life.' Jones' status as an outfielder also complicates a potential promotion, and could partially explain why the front office might be willing to include him in a deal. Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Jasson Dominguez form the main outfield contingent for the Yankees, Additionally, Giancarlo Stanton serves as the club's primary designated hitter. It would be a challenge for manager Aaron Boone to find playing time for Jones, especially if Judge is able to return from his flexor strain quickly. 'It's a lot of fun this time of year, just for baseball fans in general, right?' Jones told ESPN. 'I have friends all over the country that are wanting me to go and play for their team. But my heart's here with this organization. I've been having a lot of fun being a Yankee so far in my career. And you take everything with a grain of salt. It's part of it, part of the season and I'm excited to see how things go moving forward.' New York will likely make more moves before next week's deadline, and Jones could be a name to watch carefully. Related: Yankees' Aaron Boone drops defiant AL East take after Aaron Judge injury Related: Yankees rumors: What New York won't do with Aaron Judge when he returns from injury
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Yankees set to make key Spencer Jones decision after Aaron Judge injury
It was easy to make the leap once news emerged that Aaron Judge was heading for the Injured List. Is it time for the New York Yankees to call up Spencer Jones? The answer has a bit of yes and a bit of no to it. YES Network's Jack Curry reports that Jones is in consideration, but there's a complicating factor: back spasms. Jones missed Friday's Triple-A game for that reason. "With the Yankees needing a player to take Judge's roster spot for Sunday, it has to be a player who is healthy and ready to play," Curry wrote on X. "With Jones fighting back spasms and not playing at AAA on Friday, I'm guessing it's unlikely he will get the call. Stay tuned." MORE: Nick Kurtz is youngest player in MLB history to hit 4 home runs in one game This doesn't mean Jones won't get the call eventually. He's been on absolute fire for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before his back flared up. Jones has played just 19 Triple-A games, but he already has 13 home runs, including a three-homer game earlier this week at Rochester. The 6-foot-7 lefty gets compared to Judge because of his height, but until recently, it was believed Jones may strike out too much to last in the big leagues. This hot stretch on his first exposure to Triple-A has already changed some minds. And once that back heals up, Judge's injury may open the door to see Jones in pinstripes for the first time in the MLB regular season. MORE MLB NEWS: Juan Soto is the unluckiest hitter in MLB Blue Jays make Toronto history not achieved since 1992 World Series team Ryan McMahon is most similar statistically to a Yankees legend Justin Verlander reaches historic MLB milestone that may never be touched again Tarik Skubal has done the same thing in 122 of his 123 MLB starts Edwin Diaz is MLB's best pitcher since learning his legs were different lengths
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4 days ago
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Positive rumor emerges on Aaron Judge's Yankees return timeline, news on Spencer Jones as his replacement
New York Yankees fans breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday afternoon when it was revealed that top star Aaron Judge does not have a damaged UCL. Furthermore, a new rumor claims he may not be gone that long. Earlier today, Yankees fans had serious concerns that their 2025 season would begin a descent into mediocrity. They have struggled mightily for the last month. But when it was revealed before their game against the Phillies that the reigning AL MVP had discomfort in his throwing elbow, all hope for this season seemed in peril. However, after an evaluation, it was found that the superstar slugger does not have any ligament damage and instead just a flexor strain. The big question now is how long he will be sidelined. Well, according to SNY MLB insider Andy Martino, he may only be away for the mandatory 10 days of an injured list stint. 'Hearing real optimism that Judge will miss something like the minimum 10 days and be able to play OF not long after that,' Martino wrote on X. 'That's two TJ bullets on two years Yankees have dodged. Remember Soto last year?' Could star prospect Spencer Jones replace Aaron Judge on the Yankees roster? With Judge expected to miss at least the next week and a half, there has been speculation about who could take his spot on the roster. One name thrown around by fans and analysts is stud prospect Spencer Jones. He has been tearing it up at Triple-A recently, and he could help the team on a temporary basis. Martino also revealed on Saturday night that Jones replacing Judge is a long shot. However, his play this summer has changed his status within the organization when it comes to potentially being a trade chip before next week's MLB trade deadline. 'Two important things to tell you about Spencer Jones. He's not coming up immediately for Judge IL. But his recent play has moved him back toward untouchable status,' he wrote on X. 'These things are often fluid. And he is now less likely to be traded because of his special play at Triple-A.' Jones, the Yankees' fourth-ranked prospect on has posted a slash line of .314/.411/1.117 with 29 home runs, 57 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases in 68 games this season. Related Headlines Report: New York Mets Inquired on Trade for Star Pitcher, Odds of Deal NASCAR Xfinity Results: Pennzoil 250 winner, Xfinity Stage Results today Report: Philadelphia Phillies Linked to Trade for Top All-Star Infielder Detroit Tigers Reportedly Focused on 1 Position at MLB Trade Deadline
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Yankees set to make key Spencer Jones decision after Aaron Judge injury
It was easy to make the leap once news emerged that Aaron Judge was heading for the Injured List. Is it time for the New York Yankees to call up Spencer Jones? The answer has a bit of yes and a bit of no to it. YES Network's Jack Curry reports that Jones is in consideration, but there's a complicating factor: back spasms. Jones missed Friday's Triple-A game for that reason. "With the Yankees needing a player to take Judge's roster spot for Sunday, it has to be a player who is healthy and ready to play," Curry wrote on X. "With Jones fighting back spasms and not playing at AAA on Friday, I'm guessing it's unlikely he will get the call. Stay tuned." MORE: Nick Kurtz is youngest player in MLB history to hit 4 home runs in one game This doesn't mean Jones won't get the call eventually. He's been on absolute fire for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before his back flared up. Jones has played just 19 Triple-A games, but he already has 13 home runs, including a three-homer game earlier this week at Rochester. The 6-foot-7 lefty gets compared to Judge because of his height, but until recently, it was believed Jones may strike out too much to last in the big leagues. This hot stretch on his first exposure to Triple-A has already changed some minds. And once that back heals up, Judge's injury may open the door to see Jones in pinstripes for the first time in the MLB regular season. MORE MLB NEWS: Juan Soto is the unluckiest hitter in MLB Blue Jays make Toronto history not achieved since 1992 World Series team Ryan McMahon is most similar statistically to a Yankees legend Justin Verlander reaches historic MLB milestone that may never be touched again Tarik Skubal has done the same thing in 122 of his 123 MLB starts Edwin Diaz is MLB's best pitcher since learning his legs were different lengths
