Yankees Inbox: When will The Martian return
Jasson Domínguez’s four-hit game
NEW YORK — The Bronx played host to an electric atmosphere this past weekend, featuring a much-anticipated showdown between two large-market clubs with heavy expectations and rich, shared histories.
And while the series against the Dodgers didn’t quite go how the Yankees would have preferred, the ballpark certainly felt a lot like October all three nights.
As the Yankees head west to begin a four-game series with the Royals beginning Monday, let’s open up the Yankees Inbox and field some fan questions:
Is there an estimation of when Jasson Domínguez will be brought back up? — Jack G., via e-mail
This was the most-asked question we received this week, by far, as Domínguez (the Yankees’ No. 1 prospect and No. 30 overall) continues to rake at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Domínguez homered for a second consecutive day on Sunday, playing nine innings in center field for the first time during his rehab from Tommy John surgery.
In five games at Triple-A, Domínguez is 10-for-20 (.500), and he’s batting .380 (27-for-71) across his rehab. From a physical standpoint, all indications are that Domínguez is just about ready
The Martian return?
Now here’s the wrinkle: With Juan Soto expected to return to the lineup this week in Kansas City, the Yankees still plan to pump the brakes and keep their top prospect in the Minors. Why? They do not see a path for Domínguez to get regular playing time, at least not if Soto, Aaron Judge, Alex Verdugo and Giancarlo Stanton are all healthy and active.
“[Domínguez] is playing well and in a good spot,” manager Aaron Boone said on Sunday. “We certainly know what he’s capable of. When it’s his time, we’ll be excited for that because we know what kind of impact he can have. We’re not going to rush that, either. It will be when it’s right.”
Now here’s the wrinkle: With Juan Soto expected to return to the lineup this week in Kansas City, the Yankees still plan to pump the brakes and keep their top prospect in the Minors. Why? They do not see a path for Domínguez to get regular playing time, at least not if Soto, Aaron Judge, Alex Verdugo and Giancarlo Stanton are all healthy and active.
“[Domínguez] is playing well and in a good spot,” manager Aaron Boone said on Sunday. “We certainly know what he’s capable of. When it’s his time, we’ll be excited for that because we know what kind of impact he can have. We’re not going to rush that, either. It will be when it’s right.”