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Scary Jasson Dominguez Injury Gives Yankees Painful Reminder About Prospects

Scary Jasson Dominguez Injury Gives Yankees Painful Reminder About Prospects

Summary

Jasson Dominguez, a top young player for the New York Yankees, got injured and is now in concussion protocol with a shoulder injury that will keep him out for weeks. Another young player, Anthony Volpe, was sent back to the minor leagues after struggling last season.

Key Facts

  • Jasson Dominguez crashed into a stadium wall while playing and entered concussion protocol.
  • Dominguez also has a low-grade sprain in his left shoulder.
  • Anthony Volpe was sent to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre after playing as the Yankees’ main shortstop.
  • Volpe’s hitting performance last season was below average based on several statistics.
  • Volpe’s defense also declined, causing fans to lose patience.
  • Dominguez and Volpe were among the most highly regarded Yankees prospects in recent years.
  • Dominguez played 157 major league games with a batting line of .245 average, .323 on-base, .396 slugging before his injury.
  • Both players might be important to the Yankees’ future success once they recover and improve.
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