On Friday night, the New York Yankees will open a series with the New York Mets at Citi Field.
They are coming off a series where they lost two out of three to the Baltimore Orioles (at Camden Yards).
Yankees Rookie Spencer Jones Makes Heartfelt Post
GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees steps to the plate in his first major league at bat in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 08, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Before the Orioles, the Yankees got swept by the Milwaukee Brewers (in Wisconsin).
Despite their struggles, Spencer Jones made his MLB debut on May 8.
On Thursday, he made a heartfelt post to Instagram.
Jones wrote: “My lifelong dream of playing in the Major Leagues came true last week and I didn’t do it alone. This moment would have never been possible without the people in my life who have supported me from the very beginning. I am so grateful for my family making the sacrifices they did to see all of this through. Countless long drives and endless summers led us to this point. It doesn’t matter how much I say thank you, it will never be enough. I have been so fortunate to be surrounded by so many impactful people, teachers, mentors, coaches, friends, and teammates who put me in a position to achieve this dream. I am so lucky to have you all in my life. Damn it feels good to be a Yankee. I’m excited for this new chapter of life and to show the world what we can do🗽”
Jones is a significant prospect for the Yankees.
He was picked in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft (out of Vanderbilt).
So far, the 25-year-old has one hit in 12 at-bats.
In Triple-A, Jones had been batting .258 with 11 home runs and 41 RBI’s in his first 33 games of the season.
While he has gotten off to a slow start, the Yankees are expecting big things from Jones.
Yankees Right Now
GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees runs against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 11, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Yankees come into their series with the Mets as the second-place team in the American League East with a 27-17 record in 44 games.
They are 13-11 in 24 games on the road.
Following the Mets, the Yankees will return home to host the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night in the Bronx.
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