Giancarlo Stanton returns from injury as Yankees DFA Jahmai Jones
PHILADELPHIA — Giancarlo Stanton is officially back. The Yankees activated the slugger from the disabled list on Monday ahead of their series against the Phillies after missing five weeks with a hamstring strain. The club designated Jamai Jones for assignment to make room on the roster for Stanton. The Yankees have activated Giancarlo Stanton from […]
Yankees’ Jahmai Jones hits first career homer with Mother’s Day significance
PETERSBURG, Fla. — When Jermai Jones returned to the Yankees’ clubhouse after Sunday’s game, the entire team was waiting for him to celebrate his first career home run, which included dousing him with beer. It may or may not have been included. When reporters met in manager Aaron Boone’s office after the 10-6 victory over […]
Yankees’ Kevin Smith, Jahmai Jones top candidates for reserve infield spot
TAMPA — The Yankees have one infield spot left unfilled, but DJ LeMahieu, who was injured late in camp and received a negative X-ray after taking a ball to his leg on Saturday, will have one more open if he doesn’t recover in time. An infield position may become available. That means players like Kevin […]