The Yankees are continuing to tweak their lineup during spring training, and Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Tigers at 1:05 PM will feature another variation. After giving Jasson Dominguez a shot at leadoff in Friday’s opener, they’ve shifted him down to the cleanup spot, positioning him behind Jazz Chisholm Jr., Paul Goldschmidt, and Cody Bellinger.
Testing Dominguez’s Power in the Middle of the Order
Dominguez certainly has the skill set to be a top-of-the-order presence, but the Yankees also recognize his growing power. Slotting him into the cleanup role allows them to see how he handles run-producing opportunities while still taking advantage of his switch-hitting ability.