TAMPA, FLORIDA – Dominican outfielder Jasson Domínguez was sent to Triple-A by the New York Yankees, despite his outstanding performance in MLB spring training. The decision, communicated before a Grapefruit League game, is mainly due to the strong competition in the New York team’s outfield. This limited the opportunities for the 23-year-old player to be part of the Opening Day roster. Domínguez showed his potential in the preseason with a .325 batting average, including two doubles, three home runs, 10 RBIs, and three stolen bases in 14 games.
The management, led by Brian Cashman, had anticipated that the most favorable thing for the outfielder’s development would be to get regular playing time, something that was not assured on the main team due to the depth of the roster. The landscape in the Yankees’ gardens features established names like Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and new additions like Cody Bellinger, as well as players like Trent Grisham and Randal Grichuk, which reduces the available space. Despite this assignment to the minor leagues, manager Aaron Boone assured that Domínguez will play an important role in the Major Leagues during the 2026 season, opening the possibility of an early return. In other moves, the Yankees also sent pitchers Kervin Castro and Yerry de los Santos to Triple A, while other players were reassigned to minor league camp. Domínguez, considered one of the most promising young talents in the organization, will continue his development in Triple-A with the aim of consolidating himself at the highest level in the short term.I go day by day, trying to do my job. The decision is not in my hands.
Jasson Domínguez
