On Friday, the New York Yankees will open up a series with the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx.
They are coming off a three-game series where they swept the Baltimore Orioles (in Maryland).
Most recently, the Yankees won by a score of 6-1 on Thursday.
Spencer Jones finished with three hits (including one home run).
Gerrit Cole Makes Spencer Jones Statement
GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
After the game, Gerrit Cole was asked about Jones (via YES Network).
Cole: “I think his ability to adjust. Yeah, he seems to be more comfortable and better. And that’s a great sign.”
Looking At Jones Right Now
GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees hits an RBI double during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Jones is in the middle of his rookie season at the MLB level.
The 25-year-old was picked in the 1st round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of Vanderbilt.
Right now, Jones is batting .227 with 34 hits, six home runs, 19 RBIs, 17 runs and seven stolen bases in 54 games.
Looking At Cole Right Now
GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Cole is in the middle of his 6th season pitching for the Yankees.
He is currently 7-6 with a 3.11 ERA in 16 starts this year.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com wrote: “Gerrit Cole has struck out eight, giving him 1,015 as a Yankee – surpassing Roger Clemens (1,014) for 12th place on the all-time franchise list.”
Looking At The Yankees Right Now
GettyLuis García Jr. #26 of the New York Yankees celebrates with manager Aaron Boone #17 after scoring in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Yankees are currently in the middle of a four-game winning streak.
They are the second-place team in the American League East with a 72-55 record in 127 games.
Over their last ten games, the Yankees have gone 6-4 (and they are 41-28 in 69 games on the road).
Following three games with the Blue Jays, they will remain at home to host Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros on Tuesday night in the Bronx.
New York Yankees Star Gerrit Cole Makes Spencer Jones Statement