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BRIDGEWATER, N.J.  Spencer Jones hasnt made quite the powerful impre sion to start his Double-A season that he displayed in spring training this year with the Yankees.  Jones, the Yanks first-round pick (25th overall) out of Vanderbilt in 2022, won the James P. Dawson award as the top rookie in camp.  But hes struggled out of the gate for Somerset, where Yankees ace Gerrit Cole commenced a rehab a signment Tuesday night for the Patriots.  Spencer Jones, grounding out in the first inning, is hitting .227 for the Double-A Somerset Patriots.  Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post  The 23-year-old Jones  the Yankees No. 2 prospect entering this season, according to Baseball America and MLB Pipeline  is now batting .227 with a .658 OPS and three home runs in 41 games after a 1-for-5 night Tuesday.  Things havent gone how I expected them to so far, but I think thats part of it, Jones said before the game. Its just one of those things you have to learn how to get out of it yourself.  Explore More  Ive definitely made some strides as far as mentally, game-planning, that sort of thing. But I was kind of expecting things to Anthony Beauvillier Jersey  happen instead of making them happen.  The lefty-swinging outfielder was encouraged by a strong weekend series against Bowie in which he went 6-for-12 with one homer and six RBIs in three games.  He opened eyes by slashing .444/.565/,722 (8-for-18) with one home run and four walks in 12 spring games, and also went deep twice in MLBs inaugural Spring Breakout Game.  Spencer Jones stretches before the Somerset Patriots game on Tuesday.  Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post  I know hes going to start hitting. I know the talent is here, and I know what he can do, Somerset manager Raul Dominguez said, adding that stud outfield prospect Ja son Dominguez also struggled initially at Double-A last year. Its the same thing I see with Spencer.  I was thinking I cant wait to see the Dominguez we saw in spring training and remember a series  that it clicked, and he started hitting. Thats going to happen to Spencer soon, because the attitude that he has to work in the cage and in BP, I think thats going to happen soon. I cant wait to see him become the Spencer Jones that everyone wants to see.  Dominguez, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, on Tuesday after completing a 10-game injury rehab a signment for Somerset.  Spencer Jones hits a single during the third inning of the Somerset Patriots game.  Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post  Dominguez is one of my favorites, Jones said. Hes so great to have around, everybody loves him. Hes a guy that just brings good energy every day. I could feel that in camp and I could especially feel it here. The way he does his work is very profe sional. We spent some time in the outfield together and I like being around him.  With Dominguez presumably moving a step closer to joining All-Star outfielders Aaron Judge and pending free agent Juan Soto in The Bronx, Jones said its premature to consider how the outfield picture will shake out once he gets his game back on track.  I dont think too hard into it, Jones said. As a baseball fan, itll be cool to see what happens with Juan Soto. Obviously its awesome when the Yankees are playing well  more than just for Yankees fans, but for baseball fans.  Spencer Jones singles in the third inning on Tuesday night.  Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post  I dont think too far ahead as far as that stuff goes. A lot of that is out of my control.  Kevin Porter Jersey