On Saturday afternoon, the New York Yankees will play the second game of their series with the Atlanta Braves in the Bronx.
They are coming off a 3-2 win on Friday night.
Spencer Jones (who batted 6th) finished with one walk and one strikeout.
New York Yankees Announce Spencer Jones Change
GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees reacts to a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 31, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
For Saturday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via FantasyPros: “NYY Yankees Lineup 08/08 1. Paul Goldschmidt 1B 2. Heliot Ramos LF 3. Ben Rice DH 4. Amed Rosario 3B 5. Trent Grisham CF 6. George Lombard SS 7. Spencer Jones RF 8. Jose Caballero 2B 9. Austin Wells C”
Jones has been moved down to the 7th spot in the order on Saturday.
He comes into the night batting .205 with 23 hits, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 10 runs and three stolen bases in 43 games.
The 25-year-old was picked in the 1st round of the 2022 MLB Draft.
Social Media On Jones
GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees makes a catch to end the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 07, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people have been saying about Jones recently:
Gary Sheffield Jr.: “Spencer Jones being moved aside to right field (the easiest position to play @ Yankee Stadium) so the team could squeeze Trent Grisham and his 31st percentile defense in center field is LUDICROUS”
@AnthonyGros13: “Spencer Jones missed 2 home runs tonight by inches man. Those would’ve been MASSIVE.”
@YankeeReport_: “Spencer Jones going through a major slump was pretty obvious. He’s a rookie and needs time to adjust to major league pitching. Patience is key with this kid.”
@funwithnumberz: “Spencer Jones has been slightly disappointing, but his OPS has probably been hurt by 100 points due to the Yankees putting him in some of the worst spots possible.”
Yankees Right Now
GettyRyan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees celebrates his tenth inning game winning sacrifice fly against the Atlanta Braves with teammates Heliot Ramos #34 and Amed Rosario #14 at Yankee Stadium on August 07, 2026 in New York City.
The Yankees are currently the second-place team in the American League East with a 65-51 record in 116 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 28-25 in 53 games at home).
Following two more games with the Braves, the Yankees will get the day off on Monday.
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