Yankees prospects: Another day, another Spencer Jones dinger

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Yankees prospects: Another day, another Spencer Jones dinger

Yankees prospects: Another day, another Spencer Jones dinger

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from May 5th.

Yankees prospects: Another day, another Spencer Jones dinger

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from May 5th.

Spencer Jones is making a habit of this. The Yankees' top outfield prospect launched another home run on May 5th, this time a majestic opposite-field shot that drove in three runs for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. While the RailRiders fell 7-6 to the Worcester Red Sox, Jones continues to show why he's one of the most exciting bats in the system.

The game wasn't all about the long ball, though. Anthony Volpe chipped in with two hits and a stolen base, while Payton Henry delivered a clutch performance with a double and three RBIs. On the mound, Carlos Rodón made his third rehab start, striking out four over 6.1 innings. It wasn't his sharpest outing—he allowed five earned runs and two homers—but every pitch is a step closer to returning to the Bronx.

Down in Double-A, the Somerset Patriots were part of a wild 14-12 slugfest against Reading. Somerset actually led 12-9 heading into the eighth inning, but the bullpen couldn't hold the line, coughing up five runs. The offense was electric, though. Marco Luciano continues to rake, going 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, three RBIs, and two walks. His OPS now sits at a robust 1.107, and if he keeps this pace, Triple-A might be calling soon. Tyler Hardman is also on fire, homering in four straight games, while DJ Gladney added three hits including two doubles.

High-A Hudson Valley had a tougher day, falling 6-1 to Winston-Salem. Roderick Arias provided the lone bright spot with a solo home run, but the offense managed just three hits total. Gerrit Cole made a rehab start here, pounding the strike zone over 4.1 innings. He struck out four but gave up five runs on seven hits, including two homers. The velocity was there, but the command wasn't as sharp as he'd like.

From Spencer Jones's towering blasts to Marco Luciano's scorching hot streak, the Yankees' farm system is buzzing with talent. Keep an eye on these names—they might be wearing pinstripes sooner than you think.

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