Yankees become only MLB team with two 6-foot-7 position players on the roster

The New York Yankees‘roster has reached new heights.

The team has known as up middle fielder Spencer Joneswho’s ranked No. 5 of their farm system by ESPN, to switch Jason Dominguezwho will miss just a few weeks because of a left shoulder strain.

His promotion additionally brings the Yankees into uncharted territory, height-wise. Jones and reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge are each 6-foot-7, which marks the first time in MLB historical past a team has had two position players that peak on its roster at the identical time, in accordance with MLB researcher Sarah Langs. New York has the second-tallest lineup in the majors, simply behind the Baltimore Orioles.

Jones is hitting .258 with 11 dwelling runs and a .958 OPS in AAA this season.

The Yankees face the Milwaukee Brewers on the street Friday evening for the first sport of a three-game collection.