Yankees 'concede' Jasson Domínguez should play every day, but that might not be in the Bronx

Domínguez might be headed to Triple A to start the season, but that doesn't doom his longer-term outlook.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The New York Yankees have acknowledged that top prospect Jasson Domínguez would benefit from playing every day, but with their current outfield set, he may start the 2026 season in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre instead of on the major league roster. The Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman said the team will have to make a decision on Domínguez's roster spot as spring training comes to a close, with the possibility of acquiring another right-handed hitting outfielder further complicating the 23-year-old's path to regular playing time in the Bronx.

Why it matters

Domínguez is one of the Yankees' top prospects, but the team's current outfield alignment with Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham, and Aaron Judge makes it difficult to find regular playing time for him at the major league level. The Yankees want Domínguez to continue developing, which may require sending him to the minors to get everyday at-bats, even if it delays his MLB debut.

The details

The Yankees re-signed Bellinger and Grisham this offseason, solidifying their starting outfield and leaving Domínguez without a clear role. While the team still sees a long-term path for Domínguez to become a fixture in their lineup, he may struggle to break camp with the big league club in 2026 unless the Yankees make additional roster moves, such as acquiring a right-handed hitting outfielder to complement their left-handed heavy group.

  • The Yankees will make a decision on Domínguez's roster spot close to the end of spring training.

The players

Jasson Domínguez

A 23-year-old top prospect in the Yankees' farm system who is still developing his skills, particularly as a right-handed hitter and defender in left field.

Brian Cashman

The general manager of the New York Yankees who acknowledged that Domínguez would benefit from playing every day, even if that means starting the season in Triple-A.

Cody Bellinger

An outfielder the Yankees re-signed this offseason, solidifying their starting outfield.

Trent Grisham

An outfielder the Yankees re-signed this offseason, solidifying their starting outfield.

Aaron Judge

The Yankees' starting right fielder, part of the team's set outfield alignment.

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What they’re saying

“I would concede it's in his best interest to be getting everyday reps.”

— Brian Cashman, General Manager (nytimes.com)

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