Odds are, Spencer Jones won't make the New York Yankees ' Opening Day roster. But on Saturday, they revealed a new way that the power-hitting prospect could eventually contribute at the MLB level. Jones is making his first Spring Training start of the season, and he's doing it in centerfield.

Spencer Jones is a polarizing power-hitting prospect, and talent evaluators may be split on what his future might hold. The New York Yankees could surely use a strong 2026 showing from him, and he started off the spring scorching the baseball,

A sewage leak seeped into the New York Yankees' clubhouse bathroom and forced fans to walk around pools of stinking water during a spring training game at Steinbrenner Field on Saturday, according to The Athletic's Brendan Kuty. Tampa’s Department of Public Works is reportedly aware of the problem.

The New York Yankees face the Detroit Tigers in their first spring training game of 2026 on Friday, Feb. 20 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla.

The New York Yankees catcher has a growing strength.

Keider Montero has spent parts of two seasons in a swingman role for the Tigers, and while a decent 94 mph heater will get you onto a major league roster, an inability to command it properly probably means he’s going to be a reliever for the bulk of his career.