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Yankees Expected to Cut Ties With $5.1 Million Former No. 1 Prospect: Insider

Yankees Expected to Cut Ties With $5.1 Million Former No. 1 Prospect: Insider

Summary

The New York Yankees are likely to part ways with Jasson Domínguez, once their top baseball prospect. Reports suggest he may be traded as he is not seen as a key player for the team's future outfield plans.

Key Facts

  • Jasson Domínguez was signed by the Yankees in 2019 with a $5.1 million bonus.
  • He was considered the Yankees' number one prospect heading into the 2024 season.
  • Yankees general manager Brian Cashman referred to Domínguez as a "fallback" option for the outfield.
  • Domínguez was listed as a trade candidate by ESPN's baseball insider Jeff Passan.
  • There have been attempts to trade Domínguez earlier in the year.
  • If the Yankees re-sign free agent Cody Bellinger, Domínguez's position becomes uncertain.
  • Domínguez had a .719 OPS with 10 home runs in the 2025 season.
  • Currently, Domínguez is playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic, struggling to make an impact.

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