TAMPA — Nothing generates buzz like a prospect having a nice spring training.

George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/26/sports/aaron-judge-tells-the-post-the-key-to-spencer-jones-future-yankees-success/">are Examples A and B</a>.

And when the Yankees have a need at the big league level at positions that those prospects could theoretically fill? Then common sense flies out the window.

Apologies in advance for being the bearer of bad news, but no, Lombard and Jones are not going to be with the Yankees when they head north at the end of this month.

The fact that the Yankees have openings at third base and DH does not mean they are going to speed up a prospect’s development.{ai:summary}<p>Despite strong performances in spring training, prospects George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones will not be joining the Yankees for the upcoming season. The team's needs at certain positions have not led to their promotion, highlighting a disconnect between fan expectations and management decisions. </p><p>#sports</p>

The harsh reality that dampens the excitement around the eye-opening spring of these Yankees prospects

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