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Yankees Face Rotation Woes, Consider Trading Dominguez

1/27/2026

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The New York Yankees face rotation uncertainty as Gerrit Cole will not pitch until June after Tommy John surgery.
Clarke Schmidt's recovery from surgery and Carlos Rodón's expected May return shape the Yankees' depth.
The Yankees may trade Jasson Dominguez to the Kansas City Royals, potentially bringing back left-hander Noah Cameron and reliever Steven Cruz.
Dominguez’s path to regular playing time is blocked by Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger.

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The New York Yankees face rotation uncertainty as Gerrit Cole will not pitch until June after Tommy John surgery.
Clarke Schmidt's recovery from surgery and Carlos Rodón's expected May return shape the Yankees' depth.
The Yankees may trade Jasson Dominguez to the Kansas City Royals, potentially bringing back left-hander Noah Cameron and reliever Steven Cruz.
Dominguez’s path to regular playing time is blocked by Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger.