Yankees Option Spencer Jones to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

Slumping Yankees send touted outfielder down.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 41 min read

The Yankees announced that they have optioned Spencer Jones to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. https://t.co/tL3Jdug700 Via @MLBONFOX on X

What happened: The New York Yankees announced they have optioned outfielder Spencer Jones to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The club made the move official following Friday night's game, sending the young outfielder back to the minors.

Why it matters: The demotion comes with the Yankees mired in a seven-game losing streak despite a 48-38 record, and it thins the big-league outfield mix as the club searches for answers. Just weeks ago, Jones was preaching aggression at the plate and vowing to 'get the boys going'; now his development continues at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

By the numbers: The Yankees are 48-38 on the season but have dropped seven in a row, scoring 4.8 runs per game while allowing 3.8. They took the most recent meeting with Minnesota 5-2 on Thursday before the skid-extending run of losses set in.

What to watch: Watch for a corresponding roster move to fill Jones's spot and how the Yankees reshuffle their outfield as they try to snap the seven-game slide in Saturday's home date with Minnesota.

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