Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton Pickle Could Mean Big News for Spencer Jones

New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones. Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images.

I said on Friday that the only way Jones would really get a shot with the Yankees this season is if Trent Grisham continued batting below the Mendoza line or if there were an injury ... especially to someone like Stanton.

Well, the latter has now officially happened, which could open the door for Jones to finally make his long-awaited big-league debut.

Now, it should be noted that Jasson Dominguez could be ahead of Jones in the pecking order right now. He has been terrific in the minor leagues thus far in 2026, and unlike Jones, he actually has major-league experience.

But why not just give the hulking Jones a chance?

Jones is a left-handed hitter, and his powerful swing should play really well with the short right-field porch at Yankee Stadium. Plus, at some point, we need to see what the Vanderbilt product can do, right?

Will New York actually pull the trigger and call up Jones? Probably not. Dominguez would likely be the first man up. But if I'm being honest, I would prefer the Yanks to promote Jones just to see what he has.

Plus, unlike Dominguez, Jones can actually play the outfield well, which would allow the Yankees to DH Aaron Judge on certain days.

If Stanton does end up on the IL, Jones is just a call away.

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