The Yankees appointed Jasson Domínguez as their twenty seventh participant for Sunday’s recreation towards the Tigers in Williamsport, Pa., and instantly inserted him into the beginning lineup as their left fielder and batting fifth.
The twenty seventh man rule is often preserved for doubleheaders, however the Yankees and Tigers have been in a position so as to add yet one more participant to their respective rosters for the Little League Traditional. It’s exhausting to think about that the Yankees might have made a extra thrilling choice.
Rated as MLB Pipeline’s No. 17 general prospect, Domínguez has been seen as a major prospect for years. The Yankees inked Domínguez to a $5.1 million deal in 2019, when he was ranked as the highest participant in that 12 months’s worldwide signing class.
Nicknamed “The Martian,” Domínguez reached the Majors as a 20-year-old when he was promoted on Sept. 1, 2023. Domínguez wasted no time backing up his hype when he homered on his first MLB swing towards the Astros’ Justin Verlander at Minute Maid Park.
5 days later, Domínguez homered as a part of a three-hit effort in his second recreation at Yankee Stadium. In his first eight video games, Domínguez slugged .677 and homered 4 instances, giving hope that he’d be a right away fixture in New York’s lineup.
However Domínguez began feeling discomfort in his proper elbow throughout his third recreation, which in the end proved to be a torn UCL that required surgical procedure. Initially anticipated to overlook 9 to 10 months, Domínguez noticed his timeline pushed again as a consequence of his indirect damage.
It’s unclear what sort of function Domínguez could have this season within the Majors, however the Yankees should return their twenty seventh man — or one other participant on the roster — following Sunday’s recreation. If Domínguez returns to the Minors, he should stay there for at least 10 days earlier than returning to the Majors. With rosters increasing to twenty-eight gamers on Sept. 1, Domínguez might very nicely be an choice to spend the ultimate month at MLB stage.
