Yankees Reportedly Considering Trading Prospect Jasson Dominguez

The team could look to acquire versatile outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals in a potential deal.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:58pm

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The New York Yankees are reportedly considering trading away highly touted prospect Jasson Dominguez, who has yet to fully live up to his potential at the MLB level. In a proposed deal, the Yankees could send Dominguez to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for versatile outfielder Lars Nootbaar, who has proven to be a solid contributor over his four-year career.

Why it matters

Dominguez has long been viewed as one of the Yankees' top prospects, but his path to consistent playing time has been blocked. A trade could allow the team to acquire a proven major league talent in Nootbaar while moving on from Dominguez, who has struggled to translate his minor league success to the big leagues.

The details

The proposed trade scenario, outlined by TJ French of Heavy.com, would send Dominguez to the Cardinals in exchange for Nootbaar. While Dominguez has a higher ceiling from a power standpoint, he has just 16 home runs, 58 RBIs, and an OPS+ of 103 in 529 career MLB plate appearances. Nootbaar, on the other hand, has consistently hit 12-14 home runs per season and provides versatility as an outfielder.

  • The Yankees are reportedly considering this trade proposal as of March 15, 2026.

The players

Jasson Dominguez

A highly touted Yankees prospect who has yet to fully translate his minor league success to the major league level.

Lars Nootbaar

A versatile outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals who has proven to be a solid contributor over his four-year MLB career.

TJ French

A writer for Heavy.com who proposed the trade scenario involving Dominguez and Nootbaar.

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What they’re saying

“While Dominguez's ceiling appears to be higher than that from a power standpoint, he's yet to show that in his MLB at-bats.”

— TJ French, Writer

“Nootbaar has consistently hit 12-14 home runs over the course of his four-year MLB career. He hit 13 home runs in 2025.”

— TJ French, Writer

What’s next

It remains unclear if the Yankees are seriously considering moving Dominguez, but if they do, they will need to ensure they get the right return in a potential trade.

The takeaway

This proposed trade highlights the Yankees' dilemma with Dominguez, as the highly touted prospect has yet to fully live up to expectations at the MLB level. A deal for a proven major league contributor like Nootbaar could be an intriguing option for the Yankees as they look to maximize the value of Dominguez.