The wait is finally over for the New York Yankees’ Jorbit Vivas! After spending years in the minors and two call-ups without a single at-bat, the 24-year-old infielder will step into the MLB field on Friday night. He will be wearing No. 90 for the New York Yankees. Is this entry surprising? Well, given that Jasson Dominguez, the Martian, is sitting, and he is called, it is surprising for most fans.

Moreover, Vivas is in the starting lineup at second base, batting ninth, as the Yankees open a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s been a long and patient journey for him, though. Originally signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017, as a 16-year-old from Venezuela, Vivas was picked up by the New York Yankees this past offseason. But what is his selling point? Well, he has a reputation for contact hitting and plate discipline, and he is super versatile. These qualities make him relevant even though the Yankees have a stacked farm system.

Now, Vivas was briefly there in the big league in Cleveland when Trent Grisham was on paternity leave, but he didn’t get into the game. This time, things are different.

The NY Yankees have room for him, given Jazz Chisholm Jr. is on a 10-day IL because of his oblique strain. So now, under the bright lights of the Bronx, Vivas will finally get his moment to shine, having had 601 minor league games under his belt. However, not everyone is thrilled with this move, and especially not fans who just want Jasson Dominguez to come aboard.

New York Yankee fans are unsure of Jasson Dominguez sitting out

One user questioned- “Who is supposed to be the best player in 5 years?” – a direct jibe towards Aaron Boone and company for essentially putting Dominguez so much in the spotlight and now completely and suddenly dethroning him. He was called “The Martian” and was compared to some of baseball’s legends like Mike Trout and Mickey Mantle. Now suddenly, because of a bad run, a quick replacement, and fans are confused about who the real person is who will shine down the line.

This fan’s post, simple saying, “No Jasson, we won’t be watching” says it all—they won’t watch Visas in action. Even though it might be just something of a bluff, it does show that Dominguez has built a fan base over time. His recent performances have been underwhelming, with a .220 batting average and 39 strikeouts, but fans are holding on to hope. They don’t want him to lose his spot because of a bad run one season.

Now it’s not just about watching Vivas; many fans feel that Jasson Dominguez has earned the longer leash. His 10-game stretch includes just a .182 average, but fans see the bigger picture here. He has shown speed and power, and a little more time could turn things around for him. So one fan retorted: “We’ve got to stop sitting Dominguez!” They don’t want him to get benched! Moreover, Vivas is still extremely new to the farm system; he only just made his Bronx homecoming last December. So many feel it’s wise to get him more comfortable before getting him in the big league.

Jorbit Vivas is getting his chance, and some fans are intrigued. On one hand, there is excitement because the New York Yankees are on a roll now. They lost Chisholm to injury, but stopping is not an option, with Judge doing even better than his MVP performance last season. So while on one hand, fans are excited about Vivas, there is a nervous energy, as one user pointed out: “Vivas👀“. He has been great at Triple A, slashing .319/.426/.436, with 15 RBIs and 6 steals. But being awesome in the minors doesn’t translate exactly in the majors. Many fans are simply curious if he can match up to Dominguez’s hype.

Many fans fear the worst – the New York Yankees ruining a prospect for nothing. With terrible flashbacks, one fan recollected: “Ruining another top prospect right in front of our eyes again. It’s unbelievable at this point“. They still remember that burn from before! Remember Clint Frazier? There was a potential there, but he was rushed, and the team didn’t allow him to grow into his role. Now with Dominguez, fans are terrified of a repeat, only this time of sitting him out. They have a track record after all!

Right now, the ball is in Aaron Boone’s court. Fans are holding onto hope that maybe Dominguez has a chance to prove himself. But Vivas’ debut does add a layer of complexity. What do you feel about his debut?