Yankees Call Up Outfield Prospect Spencer Jones From Triple-A
The New York Yankees promoted outfield prospect Spencer Jones from Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre following an injury to another player. Jones, who turns 25 next week, has spent significant time at the Triple-A level. The move comes as the team continues to play with several absences in its roster.
nypost.comThe Yankees called up outfield prospect Spencer Jones from Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre after their latest victory. The promotion occurred as the team deals with multiple injuries to position players. Jones suffered a head and shoulder injury while making a catch on the first play of the Yankees' most recent game, a 9-2 win.
That opened a roster spot that the team filled with the promotion of Jones, who had been at the Triple-A affiliate for an extended period. The outfielder turns 25 next week.
The team has performed well in recent games despite playing shorthanded. Ben Rice, Giancarlo Stanton and José Caballero remain out of the lineup. Rice and Caballero are expected to return soon. The Yankees defeated Texas 9-2 in the game during which the injury occurred.
The team has continued to win consistently in recent weeks.
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Story Timeline
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Yankees call up Spencer Jones from Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre.
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Jasson Domínguez suffers head and shoulder injuries during a game.
1 sourcenypost.com - February 21
Spencer Jones hit a home run in a spring training game.
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Potential Impact
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The promotion gives Jones his first extended opportunity at the major league level.
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The Yankees will continue their current roster configuration with multiple absences.
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A roster spot opened due to an injury on the first play of a game.
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