Trending Now - Yankees Promote Domínguez, Send Gil Down After Struggles

WHO:

RotoWire - Jasson Domínguez is expected to join the major-league roster on Monday.

MLB.com - Jasson Domínguez, 23-year-old outfielder for the Yankees.

MLB.com - Luis Gil, pitcher for the Yankees.

MLB.com - Aaron Boone, Yankees manager.

MLB.com - Carlos Correa, leadoff hitter for the Astros.

MLB.com - Christian Walker, player for the Astros.

MLB.com - Isaac Paredes, player for the Astros.

MLB.com - Yordan Alvarez, player for the Astros.

MLB.com - Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón, Yankees pitchers.

WHAT:

NY Post - Luis Gil was optioned to Triple-A after allowing six earned runs in four-plus innings against the Astros.

MLB.com - The Yankees are calling up Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

MLB.com - Domínguez has an .893 OPS, three home runs, and eight stolen bases in 24 games for Triple-A.

MLB.com - Luis Gil was optioned to Triple-A after a poor performance, allowing six earned runs in four-plus innings.

MLB.com - Gil's ERA increased to 6.05 for the season, with only nine strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings.

MLB.com - Aaron Judge hit his 10th home run during the game against the Astros.

MLB.com - The Yankees scored three runs in the ninth inning against Astros reliever Enyel De Los Santos.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Daikin Park, home of the Astros.

MLB.com - Domínguez was playing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Domínguez was optioned to the Minors on March 20.

MLB.com - Gil was making his fourth start of the season during the game against the Astros.

WHY:

MLB.com - Gil's struggles with command and consistency led to his demotion to Triple-A.

MLB.com - Giancarlo Stanton's absence due to right calf tightness created an opportunity for Domínguez.

HOW:

MLB.com - Gil stated, “That’s what we’ve been working on -- how to be more consistent executing a good fastball with good velo.”

MLB.com - Gil averaged 95.4 mph on his four-seam fastball and 94.4 mph on his sinker during the game.

MLB.com - Gil stated he is working on adding velocity to improve his performance.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 05:49 UTC)

Jasson Domínguez is expected to join the major-league roster on Monday, marking an exciting moment for fans. In related news, Luis Gil was optioned to Triple-A after a tough outing where he allowed six earned runs in just over four innings against the Astros. Gil reflected on his performance, saying, “That’s what we’ve been working on -- how to be more consistent executing a good fastball with good velo.”

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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 04:09 UTC)

The New York Yankees have called up 23-year-old outfielder Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he posted an impressive .893 OPS along with three home runs and eight stolen bases in just 24 games. In a corresponding move, pitcher Luis Gil has been optioned back to Triple-A after struggling in his fourth start of the season, allowing six earned runs and raising his ERA to 6.05. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge hit his 10th home run during the game against the Astros, who saw the Yankees score three runs in the ninth inning against reliever Enyel De Los Santos at Daikin Park.