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Is Spencer Jones playing tonight? What to know before Yankees' opener vs. Brewers
TL;DR
Spencer Jones has been promoted from Triple-A and is expected to play in the Yankees' opener against the Brewers tonight. Fans are eager to see the No. 6 prospect in action.
Key points
- Spencer Jones promoted from Triple-A
- Expected to play in Yankees' opener
- Ranked No. 6 prospect on MLB Pipeline
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Excitement is in the air for a polarizing 6-foot-7 New York Yankees.
No, we aren't talking about Aaron Judge.
New York's No. 6-ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline, outfielder Spencer Jones, was promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.
The Vanderbilt University product hit 11 home runs and drove in 41 runs in 33 games at Triple-A, recording a .958 OPS in 142 trips to the plate. Jones has serious power, connecting for 35 runs last year between Double-A Somerset and Triple-A.
Now, he faces his first test against Major League pitching. Without counting spring training, of course.
Is Spencer Jones playing tonight?
Jones replaced outfielder Jasson Dominguez on the Yankees' roster yesterday. Dominguez after suffering a left shoulder strain while crashing into the outfield wall to make a spectacular catch.
Q&A
Is Spencer Jones starting for the Yankees against the Brewers tonight?
Yes, Spencer Jones is expected to play in the Yankees' opener against the Brewers.
What is Spencer Jones' ranking in the Yankees' prospect list?
Spencer Jones is ranked as the No. 6 prospect on MLB Pipeline for the New York Yankees.
When was Spencer Jones promoted to the Yankees from Triple-A?
Spencer Jones was promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.