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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 08: Spencer 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. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

On Thursday night, the New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays (at home) by a score of 2-0.

The four-game series ended in a 2-2 tie.

Spencer Jones finished Thursday’s loss with one hit, one stolen base (and one strikeout) in three at-bats.

After the game, the 25-year-old was sent back to Triple-A.

The Yankees wrote (via X): “Following tonight’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Yovanny Cruz and OF Spencer Jones to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”

Social Media Reacts To Jones News

GettySpencer Jones #78 reacts with Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees after a play during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on May 20, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Here’s what people were saying about Jones:

@SavageInYourBox: “Spencer Jones came to the bigs and faced Jacob Misiorowski, Kyle Harrison, Clay Holmes, Dylan Cease & Trey Yesavage in the 10 games he was up. Did he get a taste of the big leagues? Yes he did. Should he be judged on those 10 games? In my opinion, absolutely not.”

@TurtleneckAV11: “Volpe stays but sucks to see Jones go, we’ll see him next year in CF on opening day.”

@NY647764: “jones being sent down is the right move he isn’t close to major league ready”

@dahldoescards: “Sure, the sample size is small, but I refuse to believe anybody’s surprised by the 45%+ strikeout rate or that he got optioned this quickly”