The New York Yankees have been dealt a major blow, losing Jasson Dominguez for the remainder of the 2023 season and a significant part of 2024 due to a UCL injury. It’s anticipated that he’ll need at least nine months to get back to MLB-level throwing.
However, Dominguez could return sooner as a designated hitter—depending, of course, on Giancarlo Stanton’s defensive abilities. Either way, the Yankees are forced to consider alternative strategies until their star player can fully recover.
The Immediate Action: Calling Up Estevan Florial
After officially putting Dominguez on the 10-day injured list due to his right UCL tear, the Yankees announced the call-up of former top prospect Estevan Florial from Triple-A Scranton to fill the 28th roster spot.