Yankees Promote Jasson Domínguez as Giancarlo Stanton Heads to IL

On Monday the New York Yankees recalled outfielder Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, adding him to the 26-man roster. The move coincided with the optioning of right-hander Luis Gil to Triple-A after a 6.05 ERA in four starts. Domínguez is slated to serve as designated hitter or fill an outfield spot while the club assesses the health of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who left the previous game with right-calf tightness. With recent re-signings of outfielders Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger limiting depth, the call-up addresses the immediate vacancy created by Stanton’s injury.

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Domínguez posted a .257/.331/.388 line with 10 homers, 47 RBI and 23 steals in 123 games last season. In 2026 Triple-A he is hitting .326/.415/.478 with a .893 OPS, three homers, 15 RBI and eight steals, and a 1.172 OPS versus left-handed pitchers. Stanton is batting .256 with three homers and 14 RBI in 24 games. Grichuk’s 2026 MLB numbers are .194/.212/.323 with an OPS+ of 47 in 16 games.

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Domínguez’s switch-hitting and speed give the Yankees a left-handed option and a potential DH while Stanton recovers. His emergence also threatens veteran Randal Grichuk’s roster spot, as Grichuk’s OPS+ of 47 ranks among the league’s lowest for regular outfielders.

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The Yankees posted on X, “Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees recalled OF Jasson Domínguez (#24) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.” Manager Aaron Boone said the calf strain “doesn’t look too serious, but enough to not want to wait a couple of more days,” adding that a return “is possible, but I don’t want to put a timetable on it.”

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Analysts warned the move could leave the team “playing a man short” if Stanton’s injury lingers, and noted Grichuk’s poor performance makes his future “uncertain.” Some cautioned that promoting Domínguez before his defense is proven could expose the lineup.

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• “It doesn't look too serious, but enough to not want to wait a couple of more days,” — Aaron Boone, press conference

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• “I think he also feels like he got in front of it a little bit, so we'll see how it unfolds.” — Aaron Boone, MLB.com interview

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• “Jasson Domínguez is in the Yankees lineup tonight at DH, batting sixth.” — Greg Joyce, The New York Post

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• “Jasson Domínguez is in the Yankees lineup tonight at DH, batting sixth.” — @Christian_NYYST, fan, Twitter

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The Yankees begin a three-game series at Texas on Monday with Domínguez in the DH slot. Stanton’s MRI will guide any IL decision, and the club will reassess Grichuk’s role and Anthony Volpe’s return within weeks.

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