An MLB insider recently noted that Spencer Jones, once considered a premier trade asset for the New York Yankees, no longer holds the same value he previously did.
After a scorching start to the season, powered by their dominant offense, the Yankees have stumbled in recent weeks. While Aaron Judge continues to perform at an elite level, much of the lineup has been inconsistent, and the pitching staff has failed to impress. As a result, their 15-10 record has already sparked early trade chatter.
That’s not exactly ideal for New York, especially considering that Jones — along with Jasson Dominguez — was viewed as one of their most valuable trade chips heading into the offseason. In fact, the team reportedly passed on acquiring top-tier talent last year to keep the promising outfielder.
It’s unclear why Jones’ trade value has dipped, especially since his 2025 numbers are on par with last season’s, including six home runs already for the Double-A Somerset Patriots. Still, his perceived drop in value adds to the Yankees’ trade complications, particularly with Dominguez also off to a lackluster start this year.
That said, ESPN’s David Schoenfield did offer Yankees fans some optimism. He pointed out that other prospects like pitcher Will Warren — ranked fourth in the Yankees’ system by MLB.com — and 2024 first-rounder Ben Hess (third overall) are still highly regarded across the league and could be key pieces in a major trade later in the season.
Over the past year, there’s been a sense that the Yankees were holding on to a few prized prospects, with Jones and Dominguez leading the pack. But according to Schoenfield’s early trade deadline piece, MLB evaluators now view Jones’ stock as having declined.
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