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Categories: SPORTS

New York Yankees roster moves

Entities: Spencer Jones · Jasson Domínguez · Ben Rice · Aaron Boone · New York Yankees

Overview

Following Carlos LaGrange’s six‑week shoulder injury and the July 4 option of top prospect Spencer Jones to Triple‑A, the Yankees used the doubleheader roster exemption on July 22 to recall Jones as the 27th man. He was even placed third in the batting order for the first game, signalling strong confidence from manager Aaron Boone.

A week later, Boone tweaked the lineup for the series against the Chicago White Sox, inserting left‑handed rookie Jones into the outfield to match the White Sox’s southpaw starter. The adjustment arrived as the club navigated trade‑deadline considerations and dealt with Aaron Judge’s ongoing injury. Rookie Ben Rice also featured prominently, having delivered a three‑run homer against the Cincinnati Reds and contributed key runs in recent outings, underscoring the Yankees’ push to sustain momentum in the second half of the season.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    New York Yankees tweak lineup, spotlight Spencer Jones and Ben Rice

    Aaron Boone reshuffles the Yankees lineup, starting Spencer Jones and featuring Ben Rice’s recent offensive bursts as the team eyes the trade deadline amid Aaron Judge’s injury.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    New York Yankees recall Spencer Jones as 27th man for doubleheader

    The Yankees recalled Spencer Jones as the 27th man for a doubleheader versus the Pirates, giving him a temporary roster spot to showcase his minor‑league power and earn a major‑league role.

  3. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    New York Yankees deal with pitcher injury and outfielder demotion

    The Yankees sidelined pitcher Carlos LaGrange for six weeks with a shoulder injury and optioned top prospect Spencer Jones to Triple‑A, prompting fan criticism.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · drinkhand.com · empiresportsmedia.com · heavy.com · pinstripesnation.com · si.com · sunnewsnetwork.ca