Yankees Call Up Prospect Spencer Jones After Jasson Dominguez Injury

Jones, listed as the Yankees’ No. 6 prospect on MLB Pipeline, has collected 11 home runs and a Triple-A leading 41 RBIs to start the 2026 season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. It is unclear how the Yankees will immediately utilize Jones on the 26-man roster.

He has been in contention to reach the major leagues for years because of his power, but has struggled with strikeouts. Jones recorded another 46 strikeouts through his first 33 games with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 2026. The potential for Jones has been evident, with his 6-foot-7 frame and long home runs standing out during spring training cameos.

He crashed into the outfield wall while making a catch during the first inning of Thursday's game, prompting the need to replace Dominguez on the roster. Dominguez had already been filling in for an injured Giancarlo Stanton.

When asked about Jones after Thursday’s game, the manager cited better at-bats since an early slump at Triple-A. The manager referenced the 41 RBIs that led all players at that level and noted fewer swing-and-miss moments in recent weeks. “Feel like the last three, four weeks, been having a lot of consistent at-bats.

The power’s been there. Less swing and miss. com) Hours later, the Yankees gave Jones his first opportunity in the majors. The move provides a window to determine whether his power and athleticism can translate at the major league level after years of development.