"Jones hammered his third homer Friday, a 107.5-mph rocket that caromed off the batter's eye in centerfield. At 427 feet, it was his longest of spring training, putting him in a stratosphere where Judge typically roams. Not that Jones admired the view. He still was sprinting as Byron Buxton watched it sail over his head."
"Jones slugged 35 homers in 116 games split between Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last season, so having him flex down here isn't surprising. It's also making everyone anxious to see him in the Bronx, but he's thoroughly blocked for now."
"Trent Grisham surprising the Yankees (but few others) by taking the $22.025 qualifying offer and Cody Bellinger signing his five-year, $162.5 million deal sealed off potential avenues for Jones. Not to mention that Jasson Dominguez - who also homered Friday - remains ahead of him on the depth chart."
Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr. led the Yankees to a 17-5 spring training victory over the Twins in Fort Myers, drawing significant fan interest despite the absence of Aaron Judge and other regulars. Jones hit his third home run of spring training, a 107.5-mph blast traveling 427 feet, matching the power levels typically associated with Judge. The 23-year-old prospect slugged 35 homers across Double-A and Triple-A last season. However, Jones remains blocked from immediate major league promotion due to roster depth, with Jasson Dominguez ahead on the depth chart and recent signings of Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger limiting outfield opportunities. Jones continues working on consistency against left-handed pitching and reducing strikeouts.
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