Jasson Dominguez Gets His Shot Tonight, and the Yankees Just Handed Him the DH Spot
The Yankees called up Jasson Dominguez for his 2026 debut and he's already in the lineup. Giancarlo Stanton's low-grade right calf strain, tweaked while running the bases on Friday, landed him on the 10-day injured list and opened the door for the young prospect to get real at-bats in the big leagues. Dominguez went 1-for-4 in tonight's 4-2 win over the Rangers as the designated hitter.
Stanton's Injury Opens the Door
Stanton suffered the injury Friday but the Yankees waited a few days before making the move official on the 10-day IL, backdating it to April 25. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters it's a low-grade strain, which suggests they don't expect an extended absence, though Stanton will need at least another week before he can return to action. This is the first injury of the 2026 season for Stanton, though he's required at least one IL trip every year since 2018. The power numbers have been down early: he's hitting .256/.302/.422 with three home runs through 96 plate appearances, well below last season's .273/.350/.594 slash.
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The switch-hitter makes sense at DH against right-handed starters, and the Yankees face two more in this series: Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi after tonight. Dominguez has been much better from the left side in his career, so he could see regular time against righties while Stanton heals. The tricky part is that Anthony Volpe is expected back from the injured list this week, which could complicate the roster picture. The Yankees currently have 14 position players and only 12 pitchers after optioning struggling starter Luis Gil on Sunday. They'll likely recall a reliever as the corresponding move for Stanton's IL placement. Dominguez was squeezed off the season-opening roster because the Yankees couldn't find him everyday playing time, but now he's got it.
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