Add The New York Post on Google The Yankees optioned Spencer Jones and Yovanny Cruz back to Triple-A after their loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday night.
The moves open roster spots for ace Gerrit Cole and infielder José Caballero to come off the injured list. The decision also likely indicates that Anthony Volpe will remain on the Yankees’ big league roster, even with Caballero’s expected return.
New York Yankees Spencer Jones (78) hits a single in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, May 21, 2026. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) strikes out swinging during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Jones played in 10 games for the Yankees after being called up earlier this month. He went 4-for-24 with two RBIs.
