The New York Yankees could use a lineup boost after dropping an away series to the Washington Nationals. There’s a possibility, though, that top prospect Jasson Dominguez could be called up to the big leagues in September.
Manager Aaron Boone said the organization is thinking about it, via NJ Advance Media’s Max Goodman.“Jasson Dominguez will be ‘in the conversation’ for a call up in September, Aaron Boone says,” Goodman reported. “‘He’s definitely a name in consideration.’ Boone added that the #Yankees will probably want him to be promoted in a situation where he’ll play a lot, not be on the bench.”
Boone was specifically asked if they’ll promote Dominguez on Sunday, which is the day that MLB rosters expand for September, via MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch.
“I don’t know. We’ll see,” Boone said. “We haven’t made that decision, so I don’t know.”
Dominguez is slashing .309/.366/.855 with eight homers, 27 RBI, and 14 stolen bases in the minors this year. The 21-year-old was sensational when he got called up last September, smashing four homers in eight games before going down with a season-ending UCL injury.
Dominguez was also called up for the “Little League Classic” against the Detroit Tigers in Williamsport, Pennsylvania this season. “The Martian” didn’t have his best day at the office, as he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Should New York bring Dominguez up?