The article “Yankees Announce Jasson Dominguez News After Leaving Dodgers Game” was initially published on Athlon Sports. The New York Yankees are aiming to salvage their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night. Having lost the first two games of this 2024 World Series rematch, including a lopsided 18-2 defeat on Saturday, New York’s record fell to 35-22 for the season.

Despite the recent setbacks against LA, the Yankees still boast the top spot in the AL East, maintaining a 5.0 game lead over the rapidly advancing Toronto Blue Jays as of Sunday’s game. One player who has recently contributed significantly is switch-hitting outfielder Jasson Dominguez.

With another hit recorded against the Dodgers on Sunday, Dominguez is now hitting .316 over his last seven games. Unfortunately, the 22-year-old had to leave Sunday’s game prematurely. Initially, the Yankees offered no explanation for his departure, but it was later clarified. ESPN’s Jorge Castillo reported that the Yankees disclosed Dominguez left due to a left thumb contusion, which he suffered while stealing second base in the fifth inning.

While Dominguez has faced challenges in achieving consistency at the MLB level, this recent performance had been a positive indication of his potential breakthrough. The highly-anticipated prospect has a career .816 OPS in Minor League play. Before this game, Dominguez had only 288 plate appearances in the major leagues, during which he hit six home runs and amassed 24 RBIs, achieving a 112 OPS+ that ranks above league average. Both the Yankees and their fans are undoubtedly hoping that this injury isn’t too severe.

The article “Yankees Announce Jasson Dominguez News After Leaving Dodgers Game” was initially published on Athlon Sports. The New York Yankees are aiming to salvage their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night. Having lost the first two games of this 2024 World Series rematch, including a lopsided 18-2 defeat on Saturday, New York’s record fell to 35-22 for the season. Despite the recent setbacks against LA, the Yankees still boast the top spot in the AL East, maintaining a 5.0 game lead over the rapidly advancing Toronto Blue Jays as of Sunday’s game. One player who has recently contributed significantly is switch-hitting outfielder Jasson Dominguez. With another hit recorded against the Dodgers on Sunday, Dominguez is now hitting .316 over his last seven games.

Unfortunately, the 22-year-old had to leave Sunday’s game prematurely. Initially, the Yankees offered no explanation for his departure, but it was later clarified. ESPN’s Jorge Castillo reported that the Yankees disclosed Dominguez left due to a left thumb contusion, which he suffered while stealing second base in the fifth inning. While Dominguez has faced challenges in achieving consistency at the MLB level, this recent performance had been a positive indication of his potential breakthrough. The highly-anticipated prospect has a career .816 OPS in Minor League play. Before this game, Dominguez had only 288 plate appearances in the major leagues, during which he hit six home runs and amassed 24 RBIs, achieving a 112 OPS+ that ranks above league average. Both the Yankees and their fans are undoubtedly hoping that this injury isn’t too severe.