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MLB, Baseball Herren, USA New York Yankees Vs. New York Mets New York Yankees Jasson Dominguez rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of the baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Corona, N.Y., on July 4, 2025. New York City N.Y. United States PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xGordonxDonovanx originalFilename:donovan-newyorky250704_npKoZ.jpg
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MLB, Baseball Herren, USA New York Yankees Vs. New York Mets New York Yankees Jasson Dominguez rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of the baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Corona, N.Y., on July 4, 2025. New York City N.Y. United States PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xGordonxDonovanx originalFilename:donovan-newyorky250704_npKoZ.jpg
Jasson Dominguez has had a rough couple of days. First, there are major questions about his place in the Yankees roster and whether he will be pushed to the minors. And now his team in the Dominican League has traded him away as well.
“We announce the acquisition via trade of OF Jasson Dominguez, “El Marciano”, right-handed pitcher Wilkin Ramos, and the 9th pick of the 2026 rookie draft from Escogido for OF Jerar Encarnacion,” said Águilas Cibaeñas.
A major trade just went down in the Dominican Winter League. Águilas Cibaeñas announced acquiring Jasson Domínguez, Wilkin Ramos, and a ninth-round 2026 rookie draft pick. To complete the deal, Águilas loaned 28-year-old, SF Giants’ outfielder Jerar Encarnacion to Leones del Escogido.
What makes this news even bigger is the uncertainty around Jasson Dominguez in the MLB.
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Anunciamos la adquisición vía cambio del OF Jasson Domínguez “El Marciano”, el lanzador derecho Wilkin Ramos y el pick 9 del draft de novatos 2026 desde el Escogido por el OF Jerar Encarnación. pic.twitter.com/veL8BvZEnb
— Águilas Cibaeñas (@aguilascibaenas) March 14, 2026
The rumor in New York is that Dominguez might not be with the Yankees for 2026 and might be playing in the minors. Despite hitting .333 with 3 home runs and 9 RBIs in spring games, Dominguez has not been confirmed for the Yankees roster. This comes as a result of the Yankees adding veteran bat Randal Grichuk.
With the Yankees outfield already crowded with names like Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Trent Grisham, it is doubtful Jasson Dominguez will get significant game time.
Jasson Dominguez could use a change of scenery
With so much already in flux for Jasson Dominguez, a complete change of scenery might be what’s next. Going into 2026, Dominguez faces major questions about playing time. With the outfield packed, Dominguez is left fighting for his spot, even with 149 games of experience. In those 149 games, he has an average of .248 with 16 home runs.
Those numbers show promise, but also show inconsistencies. This makes the Yankees’ decision on how to use him very important. One option is for the Yankees to use him as a bench player. But the other path is what the Yankees seem to be choosing.
The other option is to send Jasson Dominguez to the minor leagues. This will help him keep his bat hot and get the at-bats he needs to stay sharp. And the Yankees could call him up anytime they want him.
The last option is to use him as a trade piece to bring in some pitching for the bullpen. The New York Yankees must now decide how to handle Dominguez’s future.