Spencer Jones’ 35-Homer Breakout Gives Yankees Big Power and Big Risk

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Spencer Jones’ 35-Homer Breakout Gives Yankees Big Power and Big Risk

GM Brian Cashman says Jones will reach Spring Training with a real chance to win a Yankees outfield job. The 24-year-old hit .274 with 35 homers and 29 steals between Double-A and Triple-A, flashing Aaron Judge-like size and power. But a 35% strikeout rate and struggles against lefties leave the Yankees weighing upside versus risk.

By Tanish Chachra

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