Yankee’s top prospect, Jasson Domínguez aka “The Martian” is on the injured list after an oblique strain showed on his MRI results.
Manager Aaron Boone in the Dark
Yankee’s manager, Aaron Boone said that there were still uncertainties regarding the severity of Domínguez’s injury. He was late to the Tuesday night win over Baltimore Orioles due to attending his son’s graduation. Following the game, he elaborated on the extent of the injury.
“It’s an oblique issue,” said Boone. “We’re still waiting for the MRI report to understand how bad it is. But, it’s definitely an oblique strain.”
Dealing with a Recent Surgery
The 21-year-old, Domínguez, had recently finished his rehabilitation assignment post a UCL surgery in September. Despite his recovery, the Yankees decided to keep him at Triple-A. This is because their starting outfield was already occupied by Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Alex Verdugo.
An Unfortunate Return to the Injured List
The weekend saw Domínguez land back on the injured list. This came after he experienced discomfort in his left side on Saturday. According to Boone, an unconventional check swing triggered the discomfort.
As Boone recounted, “It was severe enough to immediately place him on the injured list.”
Domínguez’s Short Yet Remarkable Run
Before this unfortunate injury, Domínguez’s minor league performance was commendable. In 23 total minor league games, he had hit an impressive .356/.404/.609 with six home runs and 13 RBI. When his rehab assignment was moved to Triple-A, he continued to shine. He hit .389/.405/.639 in nine games, including two home runs.
Yankees Outfielders’ Roster In Dilemma
Another blow to the Yankees came when Everson Pereira, a potential replacement for Domínguez, suffered a UCL surgery landing him on the injured list. Now, the Yankees don’t have a healthy minor outfielder on their 40-man roster.
However, there’s an upside to this gloomy situation. The Yankees currently don’t require a minor league outfield replacement. This is because their key player, Aaron Judge, managed to dodge a fracture after being hit by a high-speed fastball on Tuesday night.
In Brief
Injury concerns continue in the Yankees’ camp, with their top prospect Jasson Domínguez being the latest casualty. While uncertainty surrounds his recovery period, the Yankees have been fortunate with Aaron Judge escaping a serious injury. For now, the Yankee’s star outfielders Judge, Juan Soto, and Alex Verdugo continue to hold the fort. Whether Domínguez will make a successful comeback post this oblique strain, only time will tell.