{"id":575264,"date":"2026-02-16T08:27:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T08:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/575264\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T08:27:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T08:27:21","slug":"yankees-face-roster-crunch-whats-next-for-jasson-dominguez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/575264\/","title":{"rendered":"Yankees Face Roster Crunch: What\u2019s Next for Jasson Dom\u00ednguez?"},"content":{"rendered":"

TAMPA, Fla \u2014 The Yankees have begun their quest for their 28th World Series title and their first since 2009. The past few seasons, the Yankees have left some holes on their roster going into opening day, like left field and third base. This season, the Yankees have a surplus in the outfield, leaving former top prospect Jasson Dom\u00ednguez<\/a> on the outside looking in.<\/p>\n

Ticketed for AAA?<\/p>\n

When the Yankees re-signed Cody Bellinger<\/a> in January<\/a>, it meant Dom\u00ednguez would be on the outside looking in going into 2026 spring training. Dom\u00ednguez\u2019s name also popped up in its fair share of trade rumors this offseason, considering how unclear his future looked.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, I hear all of that, but I try not to focus on that,\u201d Dom\u00ednguez said Sunday to reporters upon arrival at Spring Training. \u201cI try not to focus on that, because there is a Spring Training coming and this is baseball. A lot of things can happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dom\u00ednguez, nicknamed \u201cThe Martian,\u201d rose through the Yankees farm system on the quicker side. That might not have been the best for his development. Between COVID and injuries, Dom\u00ednguez has not had much time in the minors. That might change in 2026.<\/p>\n

Yankees GM Brian Cashman previously said that the team was reluctant to send Dom\u00ednguez to AAA because he earned the right to be on the big league roster. Cashman\u2019s status about Dom\u00ednguez has seemingly since changed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would conceive that it\u2019s in our best interest to get him every day reps.\u201d Cashman said Friday. \u201cWe\u2019ll be able to do that with all of these guys down here as they go through their ramp-ups, then we\u2019ll see have to wait and see how the spring shakes out and who\u2019s standing when we have our meetings closer to the end of camp. So we\u2019ll see where it takes us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jasson Dom\u00ednguez (6)
Walk-Off \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n

Opponent: Texas Rangers
Pitcher: Luke Jackson
Date: 05\/21\/2025 pic.twitter.com\/oMoAwLmW4B<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Yankees Home Runs (@NYY_HR) May 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Could AAA benefit Dominguez?<\/p>\n

Dom\u00ednguez has a great profile to be a really good offensive player. His hitting from the right side of the plate and his overall defense need work. Giving Dom\u00ednguez every day reps in AAA to improve these flaws would help the depth this team already possesses.<\/p>\n

It would frankly be a miracle for the Yankees to stay fully healthy throughout the course of the regular season. Giancarlo Stanton can be penciled in to miss a month of the season at some point. That would be the opportunity for Dom\u00ednguez to show off at the major league level.<\/p>\n

Manager Aaron Boone told the media that everyone reported to camp healthy. That only makes it more certain that Dom\u00ednguez will end up in AAA to start the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve got to do what\u2019s best for the team,\u201d Said Dom\u00ednguez. \u201cWhatever decision they make, I\u2019ll be ready for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jasson Dom\u00ednguez, Spencer Jones, among others now working on fly balls pic.twitter.com\/PAGADCYHpD<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) February 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Dom\u00ednguez has all the talent in the world, but he needs to put the work in during the season. With no Trent Grisham<\/a> on the roster in 2025, it will be Dom\u00ednguez\u2019s job to lose.<\/p>\n

(Top Image Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n

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