New York Yankees fans erupted on social media yesterday upon learning that top prospect Jasson Dominguez would not be called up. The team instead promoted Duke Ellis, in another move making fans scratch their head at Brian Cashman.
The issue of service time manipulation is no longer at play. Manager Aaron Boone has made it clear: when Dominguez is finally called up, he needs to be playing every day-a reasonable expectation for a 21-year-old phenom.
The primary obstacle to Dominguez’s promotion appears to be Alex Verdugo, who currently occupies left field. After a strong start to the season, Verdugo’s performance has significantly declined since May, marking his worst season statistically in a contract year. But despite his struggles, the Yankees still value Verdugo’s veteran presence and his defensive skills, with Boone expressing confidence that Verdugo’s bat will eventually bounce back.
However, fans’ patience is wearing thin. Both fans and reporters are demanding the Yankees field their strongest 28-man roster, something they believe the team is not currently doing.
There’s a growing conversation questioning whether the front office is serious about ending the 15-year World Series drought, particularly in what could be a one-and-done season for star player Juan Soto. Frustration mounts as fans see a game-changing bat like Dominguez’s just a roster move away.
The Yankees begin September with a series against the defending champion Texas Rangers. Holding a narrow half-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles, the Yankees currently sit at 79-58 and are projected to finish with 93 wins.
The fan consensus of what fielding the best possible lineup looks like:
1. 2B Gleyber Torres
2. RF Juan Soto
3. CF Aaron Judge
4. C Austin Wells
5. DH Giancarlo Stanton
6. 3B Jazz Chisholm Jr.
7. LF Jasson Dominguez
8. 1B Anthony Rizzo
9. SS Anthony Volpe
Options like leading off with Jazz Chisholm Jr. or promoting Dominguez remain tantalizing possibilities.
Ultimately, it is New York’s front office to decide whether they are committed to fielding the best possible lineup in their pursuit of a 28th title.
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