The New York Yankees baffled the fans when its roster moves were announced on September 1 on the eve of roster expansion. While Anthony Rizzo was activated from IL, RHP Ron Marinaccio and Scott Effross were recalled from minor leagues. However, a key prospect was surprisingly snubbed.
Jasson Dominguez was snubbed for OF Duke Ellis which left the fans angry and frustrated. The outrage stemmed from Alex Verdugo’s career-worst run this season at left field. Moreover as Verdugo appeared in pain during the series opener against Rangers, the fans once again appealed Yankees to reconsider their decision on Dominguez.
Fans Demand Immediate Addition Of Jasson Dominguez
The New York Yankees’ fan base is buzzing with demands for the promotion of Jasson Dominguez to the major leagues following a series of disappointing performances by Alex Verdugo. The outfielder is an 8-year veteran in MLB and joined the Yanks this off-season via a trade deal. His inconsistent batting and defensive lapses have made him a target for criticism, with fans questioning his place in the starting lineup. In the entirety of the 2024 season’s second half, Verdugo has hit only one home run and is batting at an all-time career-low .235 average. Moreover, during Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers, Alex was seen in pain after a ground out. However, the Yanks allowed him to stay in the game with some treatment in his back.
However, the Yankee fans demand immediate action on underperforming veterans. Many believe it’s time to bring in fresh talent to inject new energy into the team. Jasson Dominguez has been on a hot streak in the minors, showcasing his power, speed, and fielding prowess. His was due a promotion on Sunday during roster expansion. But the Yanks halted it for unwarranted reasons. However, fans argue that his dynamic skill set could provide the spark the Yankees desperately need. Dominguez’s potential to impact the game both offensively makes him an exciting option for a team looking to shake things up. While promoting a prospect reeling from injury carries its risks, many fans feel that the reward could far outweigh them. With the team battling for a postseason, they believe Dominguez is worth a shot.
Why Yankees Blocked Jasson Dominguez’s Promotion?
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone claimed that Jasson Dominguez was in conversation for a major league call-up. However, the front office felt he needed regular at-bats in the minors as the outfielder missed majority of the season due to injuries. However, there is more to it than meets the eye. Yanks basically wants to protect Verdugo as they are not ready to accept that his trade was a mistake.
On the other hand, the New York Yankees also wants to retain Jasson Dominguez’s rookie status. He’s at 30 major league at-bats, and once he crosses the 130 mark, Dominguez will lose his rookie status. The upside of rookie status retention is additional free draft pick the Bronx Bombers can avail if Dominguez wins rookie of the year award next season as a full-time starter.
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