In a turn of events that nobody saw coming, Yankees‘ star outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez has suffered a torn right UCL. This isn’t just sidelining him for the remainder of the 2023 season; it’s also putting a dent in his 2024 campaign. While Dominguez could potentially start hitting well before the 9–10-month recovery period, he won’t be back to throwing baseballs until at least next June.
Filling the Void: The Free Agency Conundrum
After promoting Dominguez from Triple-A, the Yankees felt they had avoided a looming outfield issue. Dominguez hit a remarkable four homers in just eight games at the young age of 20.