The Yankees are walking a tightrope with rookie outfielder Jasson Dominguez, hoping his defensive struggles in left field are just growing pains rather than a long-term concern. Manager Aaron Boone remains confident in Dominguez’s upside, but the early returns suggest a steep learning curve.
A Rough Start in the Outfield
Dominguez has all the physical traits to be a solid outfielder—speed, athleticism, and instincts that should, in theory, help him track fly balls with ease. But that hasn’t translated on the field so far this spring.
On Thursday against the Phillies, Dominguez had a ball glance off his glove, a play he should have made that ultimately allowed runs to score.