New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones (78) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

This New York Yankees Prospect is Absolutely Scorching at the Plate

Originally posted on Minor League Baseball on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jul 24, 2025 1:22 PM ET

New York Yankees top prospect Spencer Jones is absolutely scorching hot at the plate right now, as he's hit three home runs in the first five innings on Thursday for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders.

With 29 home runs, Jones now has the minor league lead in home runs. He's played only 67 games this season between Double-A and Triple-A, making his season even more impressive. He's hitting .308 for the season.

SPENCER JONES THREE-HOMER GAME!

and it's only the 5th lol

The @Yankees prospect ties, takes and extends the MiLB HR lead with a big day for the @swbrailriders. He has 29 this season.

SPENCER JONES THREE-HOMER GAME!

and it's only the 5th lol

The @Yankees prospect ties, takes and extends the MiLB HR lead with a big day for the @swbrailriders. He has 29 this season. pic.twitter.com/pdFNaVETzj
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) July 24, 2025

Ranked as the No. 4 prospect in the organization by MLB Pipeline, Jones is an interesting conversation point for the Yankees right now. Do they bring him up to the big leagues and let him try to help a team that has fallen to four games back in the American League East? Do they let him stay in Triple-A, where he's only played 18 games, and continue to develop?

Do they include him in a trade at the deadline in order to go get help for the MLB roster? Or, do they make him off-limits in any talks?

It's all part of the calculus for general manager Brian Cashman as the deadline looms on July 31.

The Yankees are off on Thursday but they will resume play on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies at home. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET as Ranger Suarez (PHI) pitches against Will Warren (NYY).

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