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Yankees End Seven-Game Skid, Beat Twins 5-2

7/5/2026

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Yankees End Skid

The Yankees ended a seven-game skid with a 5-2 win over the Twins on July 3, 2026.
Trent Grisham returned since June 12, 2026, and hit a leadoff homer plus an extra-base hit for two RBIs.
Ben Rice delivered his 24th two-run homer, giving New York a 3-1 lead.
Gerrit Cole pitched five innings, struck out seven Twins, and his bullpen added four scoreless innings.

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Yankees Option Jones

The Yankees optioned outfielder Spencer Jones to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after the July 3 win over Minnesota, following left fielder Trent Grisham’s return.
He logged .265 with two homers in 30 MLB games and .269 average with .378 OBP, .949 OPS, 13 homers, nine steals in 43 Triple-A games.
Yankees officials say he could be recalled if another outfield injury occurs before designated hitter Aaron Judge or first baseman Giancarlo Stanton return.

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Yankees Injury Woes

Aaron Judge stays on the injured list until August, creating a major hole in the Yankees’ lineup.
Carlos Rodón joins Max Fried on the injured list, further weakening the Yankees’ rotation.
The front office may send Anthony Volpe to Triple-A and reinstate Jose Caballero as everyday shortstop.
With the trade deadline near, the Yankees need a right-handed catcher and middle-order bat, since Giancarlo Stanton is seen as a lost cause.

History

Historical Context

When the Yankees halted a seven-game slide in July 2026, they recalled the June 12, 2004 reversal that saw manager Joe Torre reinstate Hideki Matsui and propel New York to a 101–61 record, three games ahead of Boston, to win the AL East. Both episodes show how mid-season roster moves have repeatedly revived the club’s pennant chase.

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Yankees End Skid

The Yankees ended a seven-game skid with a 5-2 win over the Twins on July 3, 2026.
Trent Grisham returned since June 12, 2026, and hit a leadoff homer plus an extra-base hit for two RBIs.
Ben Rice delivered his 24th two-run homer, giving New York a 3-1 lead.
Gerrit Cole pitched five innings, struck out seven Twins, and his bullpen added four scoreless innings.

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