New York Yankees prized prospect Jasson Dominguez tore his ulnar collateral ligament, which requires Tommy John surgery to repair, manager Aaron Boone said Sunday.
rookie Jasson Dominguez, who got off to a hot start after making his MLB debut earlier this month, will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ulnar collateral ligament, manager Aaron Boone told reporters Sunday. The switch-hitting outfielder had been impressive on a road trip against theFans had been waiting for Dominguez, nicknamed"The Martian," and he delivered in his MLB debut.
Jasson Dominguez of the New York Yankees reacts after being called out on strikes against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning of a game at Yankee Stadium Sept. 7, 2023, in New York City.on his first-ever swing in the big leagues, going to the opposite field and over the tall left field wall at Minute Maid Field in Houston.
Since then, the 20-year-old had homered three times, including two at Yankee Stadium, since beginning his first homestand against the Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers. Dominguez was scheduled to hit third in the Yankees’ lineup Sunday, but he was scratched about 15 minutes before the first pitch. Boone noted Dominguez went for a scan on his elbow, and the results were clear. He needs Tommy John surgery.
Jasson Dominguez of the New York Yankees hits a two-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning of a game at Yankee Stadium Sept. 8, 2023, in New York City.