Jones is ranked behind infielder George Lombard Jr., as well as right-handed pitchers Carlos Lagrange and Cam Schlittler, on the Yankees' prospect rankings, via MLB.com. Schlittler is with the big-league club, while Lombard and Lagrange are in Double-A.

The New York Yankees were unwilling to move on from top prospect Spencer Jones at the trade deadline. General manager Brian Cashman has an explanation.

Jones isn't going anywhere. Now the question is whether the Yankees believe his lefty bat can help them in the Bronx in the second half.