The New York Yankees might be 2 outfielders short in the 2025 MLB season as Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo have entered free agency. Talks with Soto, meanwhile, are on as Hal Steinbrenner could land in California any minute to meet the moved coveted free agent of the ongoing off-season.
However, chances are that Juan Soto will slip out of their grip since the competition is extremely steep. Regardless, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is already ready and pumped up with a back plan which involves pushing a top prospect of the farm system into an everyday outfield role for the 2025 MLB season.
Jasson Dominguez To Have Big Responsibilities In The 2025 Season
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes that Jasson Dominguez, one of the team’s top prospects, could play a major role in the 2025 season. Known for his raw talent and impressive power, Dominguez’s potential resurgence could address multiple areas of need for New York, particularly in the outfield.
Boone noted that Dominguez’s development this winter and into next spring is critical, and if he makes strides, he could solve key issues related to the team’s roster structure and positional challenges. With the franchise targeting free agent Juan Soto, who could command a record-breaking contract, Boone emphasized the importance of internal reinforcements like Dominguez. At just 21, Dominguez is still their top prospect.
He also showed glimpses of his potential with four home runs in his brief 2023 debut. However, injuries, including Tommy John surgery and an oblique strain, sidelined him for much of 2023 and parts of 2024. These setbacks impacted his defense, as Dominguez struggled with fly balls during his call-up, ceding the left field position to Alex Verdugo. Aaron Boone, however, remains optimistic. He admires Dominguez’s attitude and talent, calling him a “great big league player” in the making.
A strong offseason could refine Dominguez’s defensive skills, potentially enabling him to handle center field, a role currently filled by Aaron Judge. Judge’s physical demands in the center are significant, so if Dominguez can assume that spot, it would allow Judge to focus on his offensive strengths while playing in a less demanding outfield position. Ultimately, Dominguez’s emergence could ease pressure on the Yankees’ payroll and bolster their chances in 2025.
Boone Defends Yankees World Series Fallout!
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone defended his team’s performance despite widespread criticism that their baserunning and defense cost them in the World Series against the Dodgers. Boone acknowledged key mistakes, notably in the fifth inning of Game 5 when errors by Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe, and a misjudged play by Gerrit Cole allowed five unearned runs, contributing to the Yankees’ downfall.
However, he contended that these errors were outliers rather than indications of systemic flaws, noting the team’s strong execution of fundamentals throughout the regular season. Though the Yankees were rated the worst in baserunning by FanGraphs and committed the seventh-most errors, Boone argued that their attention to detail was often a game-winning asset.
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