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Domínguez

The Yankees are still awaiting some clarity on Dominguez, but obviously this isn’t a good sign. Paul Goldschmidt is playing first base and leading off while Ben Rice plays DH in Dominguez’s absence tonight.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters afterwards that initial X-rays were inconclusive, which means Domínguez will undergo additional imaging, including a CT scan, prior to Friday’s series opener against the Orioles back in New York. He added that he was in a great deal of pain when he left the contest after being hit by a pitch. It sounds like there’s a chance he manages to avoid the injured list, but that’s hardly a lock. There should be a definitive update on his status later this week.

Domínguez was hit on the inside of his left elbow while batting left-handed on Wednesday. He was able to stay in the game and run the bases, but he was removed when the Yankees went back out into the field. We’ll wait to hear if there is any concern for a trip to the injured list.

Stanton underwent an MRI earlier on Monday that revealed a low-grade calf strain. He’ll need some additional time off to put the issue to bed, but isn’t expected to require a lengthy absence. The 36-year-old veteran’s departure opens the door for Jasson Domínguez to continue getting opportunities at DH against right-handed pitching.

Stanton remains on the bench for the third consecutive contest with Jasson Domínguez, who is at DH and hitting sixth on Monday night, coming up from Triple-A to face a couple right-handed starters this week. There’s been zero indication the Yankees are going to place Stanton on the injured list, but it feels almost inevitable if he’s not going to be ready to go in a couple days. The 36-year-old will continue receiving treatment and resting as he continues to recover from a right calf issue that cropped up last week.

Domínguez was officially called up on Monday afternoon, but Giancarlo Stanton (calf) has not yet been placed on the injured list. That clouds the immediate playing time for Domínguez, but the Yankees do face three righties in their series with the Rangers, which should give him enough short-term playing time. However, Anthony Volpe is reportedly set to rejoin the team on Thursday, and Jose Caballero has been heating up at the plate, so the Yankees may need to decide between Domínguez and Ryan McMahon when Volpe returns. That also assumes Stanton eventually goes on the injured list. There are a lot of moving pieces here.

Volpe will head to Double-A Somerset to start the week because they are closer to New York, and will play three games in two days on Tuesday and Wednesday. That could mean Volpe returns to the Yankees on Thursday. If he pushes Jose Caballero off of shortstop, that could mean Caballero gets more at-bats in the outfield or third base, which might impact playing time for Ryan McMahon or Jasson Dominguez.

It’s not yet known what the corresponding move will be for the Yankees, but it could be Giancarlo Stanton (calf) being placed on the injured list. It’s also worth noting that Luis Gil was already optioned to Triple-A after Sunday’s loss, so there’s an open spot on the roster. Dominguez has been solid in his 22 games in the minors in 2026 with an .875 OPS, three homers and eight stolen bases over 99 plate appearances to show for it. He forged a serviceable .718 OPS in the majors in 2025, and it’s worth noting that he’s not long removed from being considered one of the best hitting prospects in the sport. Dominguez still has a bright future, but if he’s being called up to cover for Stanton his time in the Bronx might be short-lived.

Stanton exited after jogging gingerly to third base while running the bases after singling. Given his lengthy injury history and the Yankees propensity to play it safe, it wouldn’t be shocking at all to see Stanton wind up on the injured list here. In that event, Jasson Dominguez could get the call from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and would instantly become an intriguing option for fantasy purposes. Stay tuned.

Domínguez wrapped up spring training on a high note, hitting .346 with four homers in 17 games. The 23-year-old former top prospect was shipped to the minors towards the end of camp to continue playing everyday instead of languishing on New York’s bench. The gap between Triple-A and the majors is wider than ever before and Domínguez will have to show something at the highest level before fantasy managers can trust him with a roster spot.