Yankees news: Spencer Jones’ debut

MESA, AZ - MARCH 24: Spencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees celebrates in the dugout during the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Julia Jacome/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images MLB Trade Rumors | Darragh McDonald : The Yankees made the promotion of Spencer Jones official yesterday . The top prospect replaced Jasson Domínguez, who sprained his AC joint during Thursday’s game.

Jones DH’d and batted sixth in his debut, going 0-for-2 with a walk against fireballer Jacob Misiorowski, who had little issue with the rest of the Yankees’ lineup as well. He was joined by right-handed reliever Kervin Castro, who made 20 appearances between 2021 and 2022 with the Giants and Cubs but until last night had not made a single MLB appearance since then, a span of 1,357 days . Castro replaced Brendan Beck, who was always expected to get sent down after making his MLB debut in a spot start.

SNY | John Flanigan : Ahead of Jones’ debut, his manager sang his praises. “He fits in really well with the guys,” Aaron Boone said before the game. “He’s gotten off to a really nice start this year down in Triple-A, has been really productive with the bat, and earned the opportunity to be here.

Boone also explained the decision to ease the center fielder in at DH. ”I just want him to focus on having good at-bats,” he said. “Obviously, we’re going up against a great pitcher here tonight, but just as much as you can, you take what you’ve been doing and apply it up here.