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With the news that Harrison Bader is being placed on waivers, the Yankees are anticipating that he’ll be claimed prior to September 1st so he can be playoff-eligible for another team in need of outfield help. This opens up a spot in centerfield, one that the Yankees might be filling with their top prospect Jasson Dominguez.
In addition to internal discussions about bringing up top catching prospect Austin Wells when rosters expand Sept. 1, the Yankees have considered promoting outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez in 2023, with the talks reaching as high as owner Hal Steinbrenner, multiple sources say.