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Tigers Eye Prospects, Yankees Praise Home Run Leader

8/23/2025

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The Detroit Tigers are considering promoting prospects Hao-Yu Lee and Dylan Smith for a playoff push in September.
Lee has a .240 batting average in Triple-A; Smith has a 2.70 ERA in 19 appearances.
Yankees' Spencer Jones hit a 443-foot home run off Alek Manoah, strengthening his call-up case.
Jones leads minor league baseball with 31 home runs and has improved his plate discipline.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone commended Jones for his physical tools and strike zone management.

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Story summary

The Detroit Tigers are considering promoting prospects Hao-Yu Lee and Dylan Smith for a playoff push in September.
Lee has a .240 batting average in Triple-A; Smith has a 2.70 ERA in 19 appearances.
Yankees' Spencer Jones hit a 443-foot home run off Alek Manoah, strengthening his call-up case.
Jones leads minor league baseball with 31 home runs and has improved his plate discipline.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone commended Jones for his physical tools and strike zone management.