Trending Now - Yankees Option Outfielder Domínguez to Triple-a Roster

WHO:

Jasson Domínguez, 23-year-old outfielder for the New York Yankees

Aaron Boone, manager of the New York Yankees

Brian Cashman, general manager of the New York Yankees

Aaron Judge, right fielder for the New York Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton, designated hitter for the New York Yankees

Trent Grisham, center fielder for the New York Yankees

Cody Bellinger, left fielder for the New York Yankees

Randal Grichuk, veteran right-handed hitter for the New York Yankees

WHAT:

The New York Yankees optioned Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on March 20th, 2026.

Domínguez batted .325 (13-for-40) with two doubles, three home runs, 10 RBIs, and three stolen bases in 14 spring training games.

Domínguez played 123 games in the 2025 season, batting .257 with 10 home runs, 47 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases.

The Yankees extended a $22.025 million qualifying offer to Trent Grisham in November 2025.

Cody Bellinger re-signed with the Yankees on a five-year deal worth $162.5 million.

Domínguez struggled defensively and had a .204 batting average with one home run and a .569 OPS against left-handed pitchers in 2025.

WHERE:

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (Triple-A location)

Tampa, Florida (Yankees spring training camp)

George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, Florida

WHEN:

March 20th, 2026 (date of Domínguez's optioning)

2025 season (Domínguez's performance statistics)

March 25th, 2026 (Yankees' Opening Day against the Giants)

WHY:

The Yankees opted to send Domínguez to the minors due to a lack of available everyday roles on the major league roster.

General manager Brian Cashman stated that it is in Domínguez's best interest to get everyday reps for his development.

HOW:

The Yankees made roster decisions based on offseason acquisitions and performance during spring training.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 07:14 UTC)

The New York Yankees have optioned 23-year-old outfielder Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he batted .325 in spring training, but struggled defensively and against left-handed pitchers last season. General manager Brian Cashman explained that the decision was made to ensure Domínguez gets everyday playing time for his development, given the lack of available roles on the major league roster. Meanwhile, the Yankees recently re-signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year deal worth $162.5 million and extended a qualifying offer to Trent Grisham as they prepare for Opening Day against the Giants on March 25.