With seven weeks remaining in the regular season, Jasson Dominguez appears unlikely to join the New York Yankees for the stretch run.
The only spot for Dominguez in the everyday lineup would be left field, but general manager Brian Cashman says the Yankees have no plans to replace Alex Verdugo.
\"He\'s healthy. Ultimately the injuries this year prevented him from getting much of a bulk of performance,\" Cashman said of Dominguez. \"He\'s definitely sitting there waiting in the wings if need be, playing mostly in centerfield -- I think we\'re going to get him over in left. He\'s done multiple positions in his career. He\'s just waiting in the wings. Hungry and waiting to see if he gets his chance. It\'s nice to know he\'s available to us if need be. There\'s currently no lane for us to bring him. It\'s nice to know he\'s there. He\'s just knocking rust off and waiting for his opportunity if it comes.\"
Because of the injuries, Dominguez, 21, has played only 34 games (all in the minors) and gotten only 141 plate appearances this season.
Baseball America ranked Dominguez the No. 7 prospect in baseball in their midseason top 100 prospects update.
Via The Athletic